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.

August 16, 2023

Chaarat Gold sells Kapan mine in Armenia for $54.5 million

Chaarat will focus now on developing its two Kyrgyz assets, particularly the Tulkubash open pit gold project.

August 15, 2023

Barrick boss slams western funds’ shortsightedness, praises Saudi’s PIF

Saudi's PIF has been looking to invest in copper projects across the world, as part of its drive towards funding energy transition projects.

August 15, 2023

Myanmar rescuers recover 22 bodies after a deadly landslide

The accident occurred on Sunday in Hpakant in Kachin state, where a giant heap of excavated earth and rubble collapsed.

August 15, 2023

Erdene to pour first gold at Mongolia mine in 2025

The Bayan Khundii open-pit gold mine is expected to produce 74,200 ounces of gold annually over its 6.5-year mine life.

August 14, 2023

At least 36 feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

The accident happened Sunday in the remote town of Hpakant, the centre of Myanmar's secretive jade industry.

August 14, 2023

Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt market

Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs.