August 24, 2021

Indonesia says Fortescue, Tsingshan to invest billions in Borneo

Top nickel producer Indonesia has ambitious plans to start processing its rich supplies of nickel laterite ore used in lithium batteries and eventually become a global hub.

August 24, 2021

Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to assess hydrogen plant at Yarwun refinery

They will jointly study the feasibility of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio’s alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland.

August 23, 2021

Lynas gets extension to build waste plant in Malaysia

Deadline for the proposed permanent low-level radioactive waste disposal facility has been extended by six months to March 2, 2022.

August 22, 2021

Bauxite production set to rise 3.8% in 2021

Rising bauxite output from Australia and Guinea to push market to pre-covid levels.

August 19, 2021

Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources?

A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion.

August 19, 2021

Japan appears poised to join the laboratory-made diamond party

Production of lab-grown diamonds reached 6 to 7 million carats in 2020, with most of the sales coming from the US.

August 19, 2021

Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources

Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.

August 18, 2021

Tin price hits record highs as global stocks shrink

Tin continues to be the unexpected star performer of the industrial metals this year.

August 18, 2021

Coal india unions seek 50% rise in staff salaries in early talks

The demand is backed by expectations for rising profits in coming years amid a reduction in staffing and plans to increase production.

August 17, 2021

Vedanta shares plunge as unit defers meeting to discuss dividend

Hindustan Zinc originally had the meeting scheduled for Tuesday.