January 9, 2023 Anglo Asian Mining invests again in Libero Copper Libero owns, or has the right to acquire, several copper exploration properties in North and South America.
January 9, 2023 Central bank gold buying continues in November as China joins the foray — report Central banks bought a further 50 tonnes on a net basis during November 2022, representing a 47% increase from October's (revised) 34 tonnes, the latest World Gold Council data shows.
January 9, 2023 India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation, and coal-fired plants make up over 75% of India's use of the polluting fuel.
January 5, 2023 Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years.
January 3, 2023 Manganese batteries market may face deficit in 2024 Industry insiders estimate the price at $3,300 per tonne by 2027, growing to $4,000 by 2031.
January 3, 2023 Yemen plans $130 million port, road in Mahra to move minerals The deal stipulates the construction of the port within about three years.
December 29, 2022 Barrick Gold eyeing mineral deposits in Indonesia, CEO says The company’s Asia-Pacific exploration team is searching for deposits along a vast mineral belt that stretches from Pakistan to Papua New Guinea.
December 27, 2022 Three cathode chemistries to dominate $430bln-Li-ion market – report According to IDTechEx, NMC, NCA, and LFP will continue to be the dominant cathode materials at least until 2033.
December 27, 2022 SGX iron ore scales 5-month peak as China eases covid rules Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark price hitting its highest in five months.
December 23, 2022 JX Nippon to produce tantalum at Brazil’s Mibra mine The joint venture of JX Nippon Mining and Brazil's AMG Brasil will start producing tantalum concentrate from ore in January.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
