October 27, 2023

Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years

Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production.

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.