September 21, 2023

Canada, Japan agree to work more closely on battery supply chains

Earlier this month a unit of South Korea's Solus Advanced Materials said it would will build a copper foil facility in Quebec.

September 21, 2023

Top Philippine nickel miners may spend $2 billion in new plants

The Philippines has been pushing miners to invest in processing facilities instead of just shipping out raw ore.

September 21, 2023

Global nickel market surplus widens in July – INSG

The global nickel market had a surplus of 28,600 metric tons in July.

September 21, 2023

Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three years

Indonesia will allow mining production plans to stay valid for three years with immediate effect.

September 20, 2023

Barrick says big miners show interest in Pakistan copper project

The $7 billion Reko Diq project in Balochistan boasts one of the world’s largest copper deposits.

September 20, 2023

Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners

The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies.

September 20, 2023

Russia becomes UAE’s top gold source after being shut out of west

The UAE has long been a key hub for precious metals, particularly from Africa and India.

September 20, 2023

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.

September 20, 2023

Looming strike by miners raises worry about India coal supplies

Coal India is facing a potential three-day strike across its core and subsidiary units.

September 20, 2023

Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body

The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand.