November 14, 2023

Indonesia, Freeport to finalize investment, mining permit by month-end

Indonesia and Freeport discussed a 10% increase in the country's ownership in copper miner Freeport Indonesia.

November 13, 2023

US, Indonesia to explore mineral pact as Biden and Jokowi meet

Both sides are expected to announce a joint initiative when Presidents Joe Biden and Joko Widodo meet on Monday.

November 13, 2023

Eramet bets on lithium as it invests more in large mines

Company will go ahead with plans to add more capacity in Argentina.

November 12, 2023

Trafigura’s copper uber-bull departs as metals drama drags on

Kostas Bintas was demoted in a management reshuffle in September.

November 12, 2023

The diamond world takes radical steps to stop a pricing plunge

The speed and severity of the collapse in diamond prices caught many by surprise.

November 10, 2023

Graphic: Surpluses on the horizon, but output cuts to help buoy nickel price

Sizeable output cuts will help shore up nickel prices, which are likely to have reached a bottom after a year-long slide.

November 10, 2023

Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit

Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.

November 8, 2023

Lynas to withdraw court request to review Malaysia licence conditions

Lynas earlier this year approached a Malaysian court to review its licence after the government barred it from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate from January 2024.

November 8, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s next act is supplying the world with EV batteries

The world’s biggest oil producer is now also aiming to become a key hub for making batteries.

November 7, 2023

RANKED: World’s top 10 graphite projects

Graphite grabbed recent news headlines when China announced it will require export permits for some graphite products.