November 6, 2025 Japan, US consider rare earth mining near Minamitori in Pacific Japan plans to test the feasibility of raising rare earth mud from a depth of 6,000 metres in January.
November 6, 2025 Adani unit signs deal with Australia’s Caravel Minerals copper project The initial capital expenditure for the project is estimated at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).
November 5, 2025 South African iron ore mine to close after ArcelorMittal halts purchases Mining operations at the Beeshoek mine ceased at the end of October.
November 5, 2025 China’s offer to store foreign gold gets taken up by Cambodia The Southeast Asian nation is planning to store some of its reserves in a vault registered with the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
November 3, 2025 Asia’s coal mavericks chase riches while giant miners scale back Deep in the rainforests of Indonesia, a group of miners is betting there’s still billions to be made from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.
November 3, 2025 South Korea to restructure steel industry hit by tariffs, oversupply The ministry said in a statement the government planned to take preemptive steps to adjust production capacity.
November 3, 2025 Malaysia PM says $142M magnet plant to boost rare earth sector In July, Lynas Rare Earths and South Korea's JS Link signed a deal to develop a 3,000-tonne neodymium magnet manufacturing facility.
November 1, 2025 Indonesia’s Amman Mineral moves a step closer to getting export permit Since mid-2023, Indonesia has banned exports of copper concentrates and other raw minerals.
October 31, 2025 LME fines Japan’s Mizuho for rules breach Mizuho Securities failed to report the over-the-counter positions of two of its affiliates, LME said.
October 31, 2025 Vedanta’s quarterly adjusted profit rises on higher metal prices Vedanta's aluminum business is the biggest in India and contributes to nearly 40% of the company's revenue.
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