March 30, 2022

Hindalco Industries to spend $7.2 billion on aluminum demand bet

The company owned by billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla will invest the amount mainly across its businesses in India and North America.

March 30, 2022

South Korea pushes for recycling of rare metals

South Korea wants to strengthen its domestic supply chain in the semiconductor and battery sectors.

March 29, 2022

Mitsubishi expands copper trading business as Peru mine ramps up

Mitsubishi has hired Branko Buhavac, formerly at Trafigura Group, as head trader for base metals in Europe.

March 29, 2022

Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel demand for battery use at 410,000t in 2022

Global demand for nickel used in batteries is expected to rise more than 20% this year.

March 29, 2022

India to invest in exploring lithium, cobalt mines in Australia

The move comes at a time when India is offering $2.4 billion of incentives for companies to build battery cells locally for electric vehicles.

March 29, 2022

Japan to ban Russia-bound exports of gold, may adopt more sanctions

The ban reflects Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resolve to impose further sanctions against the country, pledged at last week's G7 meeting.

March 28, 2022

Centerra Gold, Kyrgyzstan closer to solving dispute over Kumtor

The Kyrgyz state in 2021 took over the largest gold mine in the country, alleging its operations posed a danger to human lives and the environment.

March 27, 2022

Gold jeweler Joyalukkas files for $300m India IPO

The proceeds from the issue will be used to pay back some loans and to open new stores.

March 27, 2022

War sparks Wall Street’s rush to commodity-rich emerging markets

A deep divide is opening up as investors focus their hopes on commodity exporters in the Middle East and Latin America.

March 27, 2022

India leans toward continued import of Russian coking coal – minister

India plans to double imports of Russian coking coal.