January 3, 2022

Centerra Gold confirms talks with Kyrgyzstan for out-of-court settlement over mine dispute

In May 2021, Centerra kicked off arbitration against the former Soviet republic after it took over the country's biggest mine for allegedly posing danger to human lives or the environment.

January 3, 2022

Indonesia miners seek a solution as coal export ban rattles global sector

Coal mining shares slide after export ban.

January 2, 2022

Japanese researchers find formula for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries

A new approach to anode fabrication could lead to extremely fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.

January 2, 2022

Indonesia bans coal exports in January on domestic power worries

The Southeast Asian country is the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal.

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.