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.

December 22, 2022

Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac

Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year.