June 13, 2023

Indonesia’s Merdeka targets 2023 gold output of up to 140,000 oz

Copper output is estimated between 16,000 and 20,000 tonnes.

June 13, 2023

Gold jewelry recycling in India seen matching record this year

If local prices continue to rise, recycled bullion sales are expected to jump more than 20%.

June 12, 2023

Cobalt price has fallen nearly 30% this year

Goldman Sachs is forecasting softness for battery metals including cobalt, lithium and nickel in the second half of 2023 amid an oversupply.

June 11, 2023

Fed is set to pause and assess the effect of rate hikes

Federal Reserve policymakers are about to take their first break from an interest-rate hiking campaign that started 15 months ago.

June 11, 2023

New evidence solidifies Oman’s role as major copper provider during Bronze Age

Since copper ingots were usually further processed to make tools and other objects, they are only rarely unearthed in archaeological excavations.

June 9, 2023

Mining’s changing ESG landscape

Dean Slocum and Chris Anderson of Acorn International on artisanal miners, China in Africa, the NGO-industrial complex, Juukan Gorge and mining’s changing guard.

June 9, 2023

Plan for one of world’s biggest coal mines challenged in India

Rising power demand has pushed India to prioritize energy security and boost output of coal.

June 8, 2023

Nickel Industries plans to raise $633 million through share placement

The Sydney-based miner has been working towards developing nickel for batteries.

June 7, 2023

Mongolian PM discusses EV investment, cooperation with Elon Musk

Musk and the Mongolian government talked about a potential joint research venture on the use of rare earth elements and battery minerals.

June 6, 2023

Bauxite miners urge Indonesia to rethink export ban as deadline looms

The country is due to stop shipments of the raw material for aluminum starting Saturday.