July 30, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to acquire 10% of Brazil base metals firm Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, as part of a strategy to invest in global mining assets.
July 28, 2023 Column: LME’s Russian aluminum dilemma set to become more acute The London Metal Exchange is coming under renewed pressure to exclude Russian aluminum from its warehouse system.
July 28, 2023 India house amends mining rules to open lithium to private firms The bill has to be approved by parliament’s upper house and India’s president before it becomes a law.
July 28, 2023 Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.
July 27, 2023 Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.
July 26, 2023 Lynas Rare Earths asks Malaysia court to review licence License has a condition that bars the miner from importing and processing lanthanide concentrate from January.
July 25, 2023 Indonesia plans incentives for EV makers, sets up meeting with BYD, Tesla Indonesia has been trying to attract EV makers to invest in the country, enticing them with its rich nickel reserves.
July 25, 2023 Huayou Cobalt boosts nickel capacity in Indonesia Huayou also said on Tuesday that its mining unit Huayou International Mining plans to buy a 50.15% stake in privately owned Perlux Limited.
July 24, 2023 Indonesia grants Amman Mineral export permit valid through May 2024 Indonesia has banned exports of raw minerals like copper and bauxite starting in June this year to attract investment into its metals processing industry.
July 24, 2023 Indonesia nickel heartland wants to be greener link in EV chain Among plans to lower the carbon footprint in the complex is the construction of solar panels of as much as 500 megawatts.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am