December 30, 2021

Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy

Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries.

December 30, 2021

Lynas gets regulator nod for disposal facility in Malaysia

The Australian rare earths miner said it has done detailed assessments for the proposed facility at Gebeng industrial estate.

December 28, 2021

Philippines ends open-pit mining ban to reinvigorate industry

The Philippines has lifted a four-year-old ban on open-pit mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores.

December 27, 2021

Dubai can’t shake off the stain of smuggled African gold

Interviews with government officials across Africa reveal smuggling operations that span at least nine countries and involve tonnes of gold spirited over borders.

December 27, 2021

Indonesia president launches $2.7 billion China-backed ferronickel plant

The plant will be able to process 13 million tonnes of nickel ore annually.

December 26, 2021

World economy now set to surpass $100 trillion in 2022

China will overtake the U.S. in 2030, two years later than forecast a year ago.

December 23, 2021

Cobalt price rally will extend into 2022 on demand surge, major trader says

There have been no factors that would trigger a significant declines in prices, with port congestion continuing and major users sticking to output plans, , according to Marubeni Corp.

December 22, 2021

Scores feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

About 80 people were swept into a lake in the remote Hpakant area of Kachin State.

December 21, 2021

Kyrgyzstan pushing for out-of-court settlement with Centerra

A top-10 shareholder in Centerra told Reuters it would be in the best interests of both parties to negotiate a settlement as soon as possible.

December 21, 2021

Global nickel supply could increase by 20% in 2022 – report

The Global Palladium Fund expects the surplus to be concentrated in low-grade nickel pig iron (NPI) and to depend heavily on an expected increase in supply from Indonesia materializing.