April 18, 2023

China’s Yunnan Tin says Myanmar mining halt could hit global supply

Myanmar’s ethnic minority Wa militia will suspend all work at mines in areas it controls from August.

April 17, 2023

Tin price jumps as major mining hub in Myanmar plans crackdown

Tin prices surged 12% in neighboring China.

April 17, 2023

Volkswagen to partner on Indonesia EV battery ecosystem

Automaker aims to build an EV battery ecosystem and will partner with Vale, Ford and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt.

April 15, 2023

G-7 nears fossil fuel phase-out deal without coal exit deadline

The Group of Seven fell short of sealing a deal on a timeline to exit coal.

April 13, 2023

G7 environmental ministers to adopt plan on key mineral procurement

Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura is considering proposing the plan for the minerals.

April 13, 2023

Mitsubishi Corp looks to invest in nickel, lithium projects

Canada and Australia could be investment targets for nickel, according to the group CEO.

April 13, 2023

JPMorgan makes deep cuts to metals business after nickel crisis

The bank has cut numerous base metals clients in Asia, with particularly deep cuts among privately owned Chinese companies.

April 12, 2023

India’s rare earths miner eyes 400% expansion for clean energy

State-owned IREL Ltd. aims to mine 50 million tons a year of rare-earths bearing ore by end-2032.

April 12, 2023

Indonesia nickel giant lists at top of range raising $672 million

Harita Nickel raises $672 million in Indonesia’s largest initial public offering in 2023.

April 11, 2023

The deep sea mining debate is “gone” — it’s happening, says The Metals Company CEO

Automakers and steelmaking companies have shown interest in the technology, according to Gerard Barron.