April 25, 2022 Fewer rare earths needed for permanent magnets Korean researchers developed rare-earth-saving permanent magnets.
April 25, 2022 Sumitomo abandons Pomalaa nickel project in Indonesia The Japanese miner cited a disagreement with its partner PT Vale Indonesia as main reason for the move.
April 24, 2022 New copper-nickel ink for printed electronics resists oxidation Japanese researchers have partnered with Sumitomo Metal Mining to dig deep into the development of a cheaper, more stable ink that may help popularize printed electronics.
April 23, 2022 Indian aluminium producer NALCO faces coal scarcity due to train shortage Coal supplies are being diverted to priority electricity generation.
April 22, 2022 The diamond world is scrambling to keep buying Russian gems The disruptions around Russian diamonds are being felt through the global industry, which was already facing a shortage of rough stones even before the war in Ukraine.
April 22, 2022 Indonesia raises coal royalty rate to range of 14% to 28% The new royalty rate takes effect immediately for special mining permits issued prior to 2022
April 22, 2022 Turmeric extract combined with gold helps create greener, more efficient fuel cells Curcumin and gold nanoparticles make up an efficient electrode to convert ethanol into electricity.
April 21, 2022 Coal billionaire to use profit boom to begin green shift PT Adaro Energy, one of Indonesia’s biggest coal miners, is shifting to renewable energy after making a fortune from surging commodity prices.
April 21, 2022 CATL wins $135m lithium project in race for materials The mine will supply a new lithium battery production and manufacturing base in Yichun.
April 20, 2022 Zijin invests in Xanadu to ink copper-gold resources in Mongolia Zijin aims to take a 45.9% stake in Mongolia's Kharmagtai copper and gold mine.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
