October 27, 2023 Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures.
October 26, 2023 Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year.
October 26, 2023 Capex of top 30 miners to grow 6.2% in 2023, but decline over next two years — report According to S&P Global, the highest capital budget spend in financial year 2023 is expected to come from BHP.
October 26, 2023 Battery makers hunt for graphite ahead of China controls South Korean battery manufacturers are heavily reliant on graphite imports.
October 26, 2023 Eramet cuts Indonesia nickel ore target on permit delay Eramet expects Weda Bay to produce 30 million wet metric tons in 2023, down 5 million tons from its previous outlook.
October 26, 2023 Indonesia export plan to upset Freeport’s mined copper benchmark To comply with Indonesia's push to process concentrate locally into metal, Freeport is building the Manyar smelter which is due to be completed by May next year.
October 25, 2023 Lynas shares jump as Malaysia allows key plant extension The government of Malaysia said it will allow the miner to import raw materials containing natural radioactive material.
October 25, 2023 Ma’aden working to extract lithium from seawater Saudi Arabia is developing an automotive industry which will require electric vehicle battery materials.
October 24, 2023 Freeport Indonesia will need to slash output in 2024 if not allowed to export concentrate Indonesia is set to stop exports of copper concentrate from May after the government delayed the implementation of a ban from June this year.
October 24, 2023 De Beers output falls amid Venetia mine transition De Beers stopped its 30-year open pit mining operations at Venetia last year to transition it to underground extraction.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
