May 17, 2024 Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028 China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.
May 16, 2024 Tin prices may see further support from supply risks, rate cuts, analysts say BMI analysts increased their 2024 tin price forecast, but predicted prices could ease to around $26,000 to $32,000 a ton in the coming months.
May 16, 2024 Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally.
May 15, 2024 Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies to scout for critical minerals overseas.
May 15, 2024 Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035 Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership.
May 14, 2024 Korea Zinc sees US opportunities as it targets big copper growth The company is looking to increase its copper production to 150,000 tons a year by 2028 from around 30,000 tons in 2023.
May 14, 2024 Indonesia adds nickel parks worth nearly $40 billion to strategic plan The parks will produce mixed hydroxide precipitate and nickel and cobalt sulphate, used in the making of EV batteries.
May 13, 2024 OceanaGold Philippines’ shares drop on market debut after IPO The gold and copper miner's IPO was to comply with a regulatory requirement for its operations in northern Philippines.
May 10, 2024 Philippines eyes boost to nickel processing capacity The Southeast Asian nation is looking to follow neighbouring Indonesia, which lured major investment in processing plants for its huge deposits.
May 10, 2024 Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
