February 10, 2023 US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China The US is looking to create a “critical minerals buyers club” with allies like the EU and Group of Seven.
February 10, 2023 Vale Indonesia breaks ground on $2.5 billion ferronickel smelter The Bahodopi project will produce ferronickel with 73,000-80,000 tonnes of nickel content per year, Vale said.
February 10, 2023 Visualizing gold’s return across currencies While gold posted a small gain in 2022 for investors in the U.S., it posted significant gains against other currencies.
February 9, 2023 World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill Korea Zinc is seeking to diversify into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy sources.
February 9, 2023 Trafigura faces $577 million loss on alleged nickel fraud The company found that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to, and spent two months uncovering the scheme.
February 9, 2023 Hindalco posts 63% slump in Q3 profit, sees “much better” Q4 Profit more than halved at Hindalco's aluminum upstream segment, which includes bauxite and coal.
February 8, 2023 2022 was record year for central bank gold buying, WGC confirms Central bank demand for gold totalled 1,136 tonnes valued at some $70 billion in 2022.
February 8, 2023 Phasing out coal in some places may increase consumption in others – study Countries phasing out coal from electricity risk pushing the excess supply into other industries or other countries.
February 8, 2023 The biggest source of cobalt outside Africa is now Indonesia Production of the battery material in the Southeast Asian country surged past others including Russia and Australia.
February 8, 2023 Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
