May 17, 2024 Nickel price jumps as unrest cuts output in No. 3 miner New Caledonia Nickel jumped the most in a month as unrest in New Caledonia raised concerns about further disruption to supplies from the French territory.
May 17, 2024 US lukewarm on G7 Russian diamond ban after industry backlash Ban aims to curb another revenue stream for Russia.
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.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am