January 10, 2024 Saudi Arabia signs mining deals with four nations The country also announced a $182 million mineral exploration incentive program.
January 10, 2024 Column: Myanmar’s Wa State Army keeps global tin market guessing The tin market's fortunes remain beholden to Myanmar's United Wa State Army, which controls one of the world's largest mines.
January 10, 2024 Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international mining companies investing in Saudi Arabia.
January 10, 2024 Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought.
January 9, 2024 India’s plans to double coal production ignore climate threat India's coal production is expected to reach 1.5 billion tons by 2030.
January 9, 2024 Asian buyers profit from record discounts for near-term LME copper The discount hit a record high of $108 a metric ton on Jan. 8.
January 9, 2024 Mongolia needs mining investments ramp up to meet GDP target – finance minister The country derives a quarter of its gross domestic product and 90% of exports from mining.
January 9, 2024 Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.
January 8, 2024 Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.
January 8, 2024 Iron ore price at one-week low on faltering demand, steel margins Iron ore prices declined for a third consecutive session on Monday.
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am
SEC to drop long-running fraud case against ex-Rio Tinto CFO over African coal assets SEC accused Guy Elliott and others of inflating the value of African coal assets the company acquired in a disastrous 2011 deal. January 11, 2026 | 06:59 am