February 27, 2024

China’s Jan gold imports via HK gallop to 6-year highs on festive spirit

Net imports into the world's top gold consumer stood at 76.248 metric tons in January.

February 27, 2024

Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas

Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.

February 26, 2024

United Steelworkers signs non-disclosure agreement with Nippon Steel

USW is the main union representing US Steel.

February 26, 2024

Nickel faces existential moment with half of mines unprofitable

Nickel price fell 45% last year, and is currently hovering around $17,000 a ton.

February 26, 2024

MIND ID to acquire 14% stake in Vale Indonesia

The divestment is a key condition for the extension of Vale Indonesia's mining permit beyond 2025.

February 26, 2024

Fortescue’s Forrest urges LME to separate ‘clean’ nickel contracts

Nickel is typically produced to higher environmental standards in Australia than in Indonesia.

February 26, 2024

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

February 25, 2024

Column: Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer

The fuel used in steelmaking has quietly been a top performer in the energy commodity space in recent months.

February 25, 2024

Indian steel mills seek iron ore export ban as China sales jump

Indian exports jumped 170% to 44 million tons last year — most of which went to China.

February 23, 2024

Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump

Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside.