July 2, 2024

Freeport-McMoRan begins operations at new Indonesia copper smelter

PT Freeport Indonesia has received approval from the government to export copper concentrates through 2024.

July 2, 2024

Freeport McMoran sees lower sales in Q2 on Indonesian permit delays

The company expects copper sales to be 5% below April 2024 guidance of 975 million pounds.

July 2, 2024

India in talks with Africa, Latin America countries for critical mineral blocks

India is also in discussions with Australia for critical minerals.

July 2, 2024

Rio Tinto in talks to prevent another strike at Oyu Tolgoi

Rio Tinto has said changes to Mongolia’s Labour Law in 2022 had prompted it to recalculate employee salaries.

July 2, 2024

Indonesia’s Delta Dunia eyes more deals as it completes US coal buy

The Jakarta-listed company has been diversifying beyond its home base of Indonesia where it runs its BUMA coal mining services business.

July 1, 2024

Sumitomo looks to tap US shale boom despite exiting production

Japanese trading firm sees opportunities in US shale oil and natural gas despite exiting production there three years ago. 

June 30, 2024

Metals firms ‘confused’ by ESG regulations but hope for future price premium

"There's no unified ESG standard for us to follow," said Bryce Lee, a director at China's Huayou Cobalt.

June 29, 2024

Court approves billionaire Agarwal’s plan to reclaim Zambia mine

Vedanta now needs to follow the court ruling by releasing $250 million to settle debts that KCM owes to contractors and suppliers.

June 28, 2024

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges for major producers and junior developers.

June 28, 2024

Vedanta set to regain control of Zambia copper mine

Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s firm is ready to pay $250 million to settle debts owed by the Konkola mine.