April 30, 2024

Bank of Korea rules out immediate gold buying, may consider it long-term

In June 2023, the BOK said it was more desirable to maintain dollar liquidity than boost its gold holdings.

April 29, 2024

Iron ore is tight and will pass $100 test in 2024, HSBC says

Iron ore has had a bumpy ride this year, slumping by almost a third in the first quarter on concerns over weakening Chinese demand.

April 29, 2024

Export extension for Indonesia’s Freeport should be considered, minister says

Freeport Indonesia's chief executive has previously said that it may have to slash copper ore output by 40% this year.

April 29, 2024

Harum Energy eyes nickel assets as it shifts focus from coal

The firm has bought stakes in three nickel processing plants, and is weighing an initial public offering of the unit.

April 29, 2024

Indonesia issues new mining permit for Vale Indonesia

The stake divestment by Vale Indonesia's foreign partners was a condition required for the new permit.

April 29, 2024

Ardea Resources teams up with Sumitomo, Mitsubishi for nickel project

A consortium of Sumitomo and Mitsubishi will fund A$98.5 million for the costs of a DFS on the Kalgoorlie project.

April 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia set on securing lithium for EV ambitions

Saudi Arabia is committed to sourcing lithium from overseas as it looks to produce EV batteries and invest in the electric vehicle sector.

April 26, 2024

Indian gold flips to premium as price dip lifts demand

Physical gold dealers in India charged premiums this week for the first time in nearly two months

April 26, 2024

Iron ore price set for 3rd weekly rise on China demand

The Dalian contract posted a weekly gain of 2% and the Singapore benchmark has risen 1.7% so far.

April 25, 2024

Column: INSG’s latest forecasts cold comfort for nickel producers

Nickel has rallied hard this month, clawing back some of the territory lost during its price slide in 2023.