November 11, 2025 Japan’s JX, partners to merge Mitsubishi’s refined copper unit into Pan Pacific The integration aims to boost profitability by consolidating copper concentrate procurement, cutting costs and streamlining sales operations.
November 10, 2025 Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project Marubeni is following in the footsteps of compatriot JX Advanced Metals in investing in the Copi mineral sands project.
November 10, 2025 Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.
November 8, 2025 Column: Funds amass record bull bets on aluminum as market narrative turns Investors have built up record long positions, fueling a six-month rally that has seen the LME three-month metal trade this week above the $2,900/t level.
November 7, 2025 India gold ETFs set for record inflows on bullion’s recent rally Investments so far in 2025 have almost matched the combined purchases in value terms seen from 2020 to 2024.
November 7, 2025 Freeport Indonesia says investigation concluded on Grasberg incident The company said operations at Big Gossan mine and Deep Mill Level Zone mine at Grasberg have been restarted in late October.
November 6, 2025 Japan’s trading houses brace for more pain from China steel glut Executives from Mitsubishi and Itochu said a supply glut would continue into the second half of their fiscal year through March.
November 6, 2025 Indonesia limits new nickel permits to add value to production Industrial permits, known as IUIs, will not be given to new projects that propose making some intermediate products.
November 6, 2025 Japan, US consider rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific Japan plans to test the feasibility of raising rare earth mud from a depth of 6,000 metres in January.
November 6, 2025 Adani unit signs deal with Australia’s Caravel Minerals copper project The initial capital expenditure for the project is estimated at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am