August 23, 2023

Billionaire Agarwal pledges to pay Zambia creditors before retaking mine

Vedanta is ready to pay $250 million owed to suppliers in Zambia before the company resumes control of copper mines that were seized.

August 23, 2023

Nornickel plans to move some trading to Dubai

Largest Russian metals and mining firm to set up in the United Arab Emirates following the war in Ukraine.

August 23, 2023

Indonesia’s nickel prices surge amid probe into mining approvals

Dozens of nickel smelters in the country are now rushing to stock up on ore.

August 22, 2023

The big miners’ bright spot looks increasingly dim

Key battery metal nickel should help companies offset the decline of coal, but right now it’s a tough market to be in.

August 22, 2023

Swiss gold exports down in July due to lower shipments to China, India

Switzerland is the world's biggest bullion refining and transit hub.

August 21, 2023

Tsingshan starts 50,000t nickel plant in Indonesia

Tsingshan plans to apply for the nickel produced at this plant to be listed as a deliverable brand on the LME.

August 19, 2023

Death toll from fire at ArcelorMittal mine in Kazakhstan rises to four

The fire broke out at the mine in Kazakhstan's Karaganda region on Thursday. One miner is still missing. 

August 18, 2023

Fire kills three at ArcelorMittal mine in Kazakhstan

Efforts to contain the fire, which broke out on Thursday, and to restore normal ventilation are under way.

August 16, 2023

HKEX remains committed to LME – CEO

The metal industry has speculated whether HKEX might sell either the LME or its clearing house, LME Clear, after a chaotic period last year.

August 16, 2023

Indonesia’s Jokowi calls on successor to continue commodity downstreaming

A presidential election is due on Feb. 14 and the elected candidate will be sworn into office in October next year.