February 19, 2024

Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom

The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel.

February 19, 2024

Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed

Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving…

February 19, 2024

Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month

The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them.

February 19, 2024

India gets 40 bids for commercial coal mines

Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%.

February 19, 2024

Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

February 16, 2024

Indonesia, Vale agree price for divestment, minister says

Share divestment is a condition required by authorities to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit, which will otherwise end in 2025.

February 15, 2024

Vedanta’s parent sells $209 million stake

Saddled with $6.4 billion in outstanding debt, Vedanta has been attempting to shore up its finances.

February 14, 2024

Tycoon Birla’s Hindalco bids for Indian critical minerals leases

The government will sell rights to about 20 blocks of land to explore for critical metals.

February 14, 2024

Vedanta’s parent may sell $1 billion worth shares to GQG

Vedanta Resources is saddled with $6.4 billion in outstanding debt, including a $4.5 billion payment due by fiscal 2025.

February 12, 2024

Indonesia names two Chinese nationals as suspects in nickel fire

One was a furnace supervisor at a different smelter in the park who had been seconded to Tsingshan’s facility, while the other was also employed by a different firm.