February 2, 2026 Japan boosts deep-sea mining plan to cut rare earth reliance The aim is to pull metal-bearing mud from the seabed for tests as early as February 2027.
February 1, 2026 Indonesian coal association says quota cuts risk mine shutdowns Indonesia flagged plans to slash coal output to about 600 million tons a year in a bid to boost prices for the commodity.
January 29, 2026 India classifies coking coal as critical mineral to boost output The measure should spur mining by removing regulatory barriers including mandatory public consultations, the government said.
January 29, 2026 India to unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing The incentive plan proposes a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel-processing projects starting on or after April 1.
January 29, 2026 Column: Zinc market continues to defy bear expectations Zinc failed to perform to script last year and the galvanizing metal continues to surprise in the first days of 2026.
January 28, 2026 India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards Since 2015, the government has auctioned 594 mineral blocks, out of which less than 14% or 82 blocks were operational.
January 28, 2026 France’s Carester teams up with Malaysian miner on rare earth project The separation plant project, which is in its "pilot stage", will include technology transfers to Malaco as well as expertise to ensure environmental compliance.
January 27, 2026 How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock? Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption.
January 27, 2026 Hindalco unveils $2.3 billion aluminum smelter expansion plan The company also commissioned a flat rolled products and battery-grade aluminum foil manufacturing facility.
January 27, 2026 Vedanta to sell 1.59% Hindustan Zinc stake worth $500.8 million As of December 31, Vedanta held 61.84% of the zinc and silver miner.
Trump trade team working to narrow scope of metals tariffs Trump last year imposed a 50% levy on foreign steel and aluminum in a measure aimed at Chinese overcapacity. February 13, 2026 | 12:14 pm
