April 12, 2024 US plans chips, nickel deals in Philippines as defense ties grow The US is supporting a grant to Eramen Minerals to develop an ore-to-nickel and cobalt processing plant.
April 12, 2024 Column: Falling stocks and more supply trouble sends tin skywards Tin is now up by 27% since the start of the year.
April 11, 2024 Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, survey says The rise is driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere.
April 10, 2024 Byzantine bullion fueled Europe’s adoption of silver coins… until Charlemagne intervened Recent findings on the origins of silver coins could transform our understanding of Europe's economic and political development.
April 9, 2024 Rare earth prices in China hit 7-week high on post-holiday restocking China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining and 90% of refined output.
April 9, 2024 Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with significant implications for the refined metal market.
April 9, 2024 Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed interest in buying nickel from its new Indonesian plant.
April 9, 2024 Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province.
April 8, 2024 Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials.
April 8, 2024 Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
