May 26, 2024

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.

May 25, 2024

Trafigura faces off with aluminum bulls over huge metal stash

The aluminum market is caught in a clash between some of the biggest traders and banks.

May 23, 2024

Pakistan coal miners face expansion issue as China stops funding

In 2021, China President Xi Jinping pledged to halt all coal construction and financing abroad.

May 23, 2024

LME approves listing of first Indonesian nickel brand

Until now, Indonesia has not produced a significant amount of the metal in high-purity form traded on the LME.

May 22, 2024

India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps

India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year.

May 20, 2024

China’s SDIC in advanced talks for significant stake in Thai potash mine

A deal for Asia Pacific Potash could be worth at least $400 million.

May 20, 2024

South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector

Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.

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.