January 16, 2023 Barrick targets 2028 for first production from Reko Diq Should all go to plan, Reko Diq will be the first copper-gold mine in the country’s Balochistan province.
January 15, 2023 Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.
January 13, 2023 Indonesia details plans to limit development of nickel smelters Country will limit construction of nickel smelters to ensure new plants produce high-value products and follow green principles.
January 13, 2023 Indian gold prices hit record high, dampening demand Local gold futures rose to 56,245 rupees per 10 grams, surpassing the previous record of 56,191 rupees hit in August 2020.
January 12, 2023 Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain.
January 12, 2023 India’s December gold imports plunge 79% as price rise dents demand India imported 20 tonnes in December, down from 95 tonnes a year ago.
January 11, 2023 Maaden aluminum smelter cuts production on operating issues Maaden owns 75% and Alcoa holds 25% of the massive aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia.
January 11, 2023 India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say.
January 11, 2023 Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts Most refiners in the world's second-biggest consumer of the precious metal have suspended operations.
January 11, 2023 UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors.
Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility “We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said. January 07, 2026 | 01:38 pm
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion. January 07, 2026 | 12:15 pm
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