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.

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.