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.

August 11, 2023

Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine

The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.

August 11, 2023

Rusal boosts Asia revenue but Europe remains a key market

Asia accounted for 33% of Rusal's revenue in the first six months of the year, up from 23% a year earlier.

August 9, 2023

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

August 8, 2023

Syrah Resources inks deal with Samsung SDI to assess anode material supply

The graphite producer also said it was targeting readiness for a final investment decision on the expansion of the vertically integrated Vidalia facility's production capacity.

August 8, 2023

Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals

Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.

August 8, 2023

Glencore stockpiled cobalt in first half to support prices

Cobalt prices are down more than 50% from October, due to weak demand and growing supplies from Indonesia.

August 8, 2023

Barrick open to Saudi wealth fund buying stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq project

Barrick considers the mine one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.

August 7, 2023

Graphic: Healthy tin inventories, soft demand caps upside from Myanmar ban

Tin is the strongest performing metal on the LME this year.