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.

October 31, 2025

Gold boom spurs MKS PAMP to boost Hong Kong presence

Although London remains the global market’s main pricing center, China is the world’s largest gold producer.

October 30, 2025

Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia

Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.

October 30, 2025

Indonesia to give Amman Mineral 400,000t copper concentrate export quota

Indonesia banned exports of copper concentrate and other raw minerals from mid-2023.

October 30, 2025

China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year

China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.