May 12, 2020 Indonesia state miner Inalum raises $2.5bn in global bonds The proceed will be used to refinance Inalum's maturing $1 billion debt.
May 12, 2020 Alrosa’s anemic April sales a new sign of market agony The world’s top diamond producer by output saw sales dive 95% in April compared to the same month of 2019.
May 11, 2020 Metals markets to move into surplus — report Fitch has revised down 2020 copper consumption growth forecasts for China and the US.
May 11, 2020 Indonesia govt, parliament committee agree on mining law revision bill Miners will now be allowed to ask for an expansion of their mining area beyond the maximum size stipulated in the law.
May 11, 2020 Carmakers urged to invest in mines to avoid battery metal pinch Auto companies have outlined plans to spend more than $140 billion on electric vehicle production.
May 11, 2020 Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050 The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.
May 8, 2020 Maduro to tap sanctioned dealmaker to ship gold to Iran Alex Nain Saab Moran, one of the most powerful men supporting Nicolas Maduro’s regime, is said to have traveled to Tehran to broker a gold for gasoline deal.
May 8, 2020 Nickel Asia shipments down amid covid-19 disruptions The Philippines' biggest nickel miner said its first-quarter ore shipments fell 3.8% from 2019.
May 7, 2020 Indian lithium plant plan advances as EV market boom looms India’s first lithium refinery will have a proposed capacity of 20,000 tonnes a year of lithium hydroxide.
May 6, 2020 Indian state says NMDC diverted CSR money to Modi’s coronavirus fund The Chhattisgarh state chief also said the iron ore miner had not paid $134.5 million in remaining penalties over alleged violations.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
