September 15, 2025

Indonesia’s United Tractors seeks expansion with gold miner acquisition

Indonesian heavy machinery distributor PT United Tractors is acquiring a 100% stake in PT Arafura Surya Alam.

September 15, 2025

Erdene pours first gold at Mongolia’s Bayan Khundii mine

It comes just 10 years post-discovery of high-grade surface minerals and 5 years after the feasibility study.

September 15, 2025

Indonesia aims to increase ownership of Freeport unit by more than 10%

Indonesia has flagged its interest in gaining more control over Freeport Indonesia in recent years.

September 12, 2025

‘Paper gold is over’ as BRICS nations build dollar-free payments

Canadian dealmaker Frank Giustra says the age of paper gold is ending as BRICS nations stand up a parallel financial system that routes around the US dollar.

September 12, 2025

Indonesia cites lack of forestry permits in land seizures from nickel miners

President Prabowo Subianto said last week that more than 1,000 illegal mining operations were identified.

September 12, 2025

Freeport keeps Grasberg shut amid rescue operations

The company continues its efforts to rescue seven workers trapped underground earlier this week.

September 12, 2025

Nickel price gains after Indonesia seizes part of giant mine

A government task force took control on Thursday of about 148 hectares of the operation owned by PT Weda Bay Nickel.

September 11, 2025

Thai gold demand seen soaring as strong currency adds to allure

Gold demand, excluding central bank purchase, is set to climb 10% this year to 53.7 tons, according to the Thai Futures Exchange.

September 11, 2025

India explores rare earth supply deal with Myanmar rebel group

Myanmar’s Kachin state in the north is among the world’s few sources of heavy rare earths.

September 11, 2025

From the ground to the rule book: Mining’s new regulatory era

The lesson is clear: in modern mining, geology opens the door, but regulation decides who walks in.