April 20, 2024

Vale Indonesia shareholders approve rights issue plan

The rights issue that will facilitate the acquisition of a stake by Indonesia's state mining holding company MIND ID.

April 19, 2024

Indonesia’s March refined tin exports down 19.4%, trade ministry says

Exports of mining products from Indonesia have been affected by delays in approvals of annual work plans for mining companies.

April 19, 2024

Vietnam to auction gold for first time in a decade

The central bank’s last gold auction was in December 2013.

April 18, 2024

Swiss March gold exports down on lower shipments to India

Gold exports in March fell from February as higher supplies to China and Hong Kong were offset by lower deliveries to India and Turkey.

April 18, 2024

Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq

Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project.

April 18, 2024

Rio Tinto, Saudi Arabia vying for First Quantum mines stake

Japanese trading houses Mitsui and Sumitomo have also been studying the assets, Bloomberg said.

April 17, 2024

Gold, copper-infused device quickly detects bacteria responsible for food poisoning

The new gold-copper-infused device is expected to be a game-changer when it comes to the shipment of food and pharmaceutical products.

April 17, 2024

Short squeeze fears grip tin as LME says it’s watching market

Tin's 25% advance in 2024 puts it well ahead of more closely-watched commodities like copper or crude oil.

April 17, 2024

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.

April 15, 2024

OceanaGold gets initial approval for Philippine unit’s IPO

Proceeds from the offering, as OceanaGold had disclosed, will be applied towards debt repayment.