July 17, 2025

Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement, Nikkei reports

Japan and the EU will launch a new "economic two-plus-two" dialogue to bring together their foreign and economy ministers.

July 17, 2025

S&P downgrades Nippon Steel to ‘BBB’ on debt strain from US Steel deal

The downgrade reflects concerns over Nippon Steel's financial position, which S&P expects to remain weak over the next one to two years.

July 16, 2025

Vedanta’s Zambia copper unit will revamp smelter to boost output

The company had pledged to invest more than $1.2 billion over five years to upgrade the Konkola operations and pay creditors.

July 16, 2025

Rinehart urges Rio Tinto to shift main office to Australia

She also took a swipe at Rio's Simandou project, dubbed the "Pilbara killer," for its potential to rival the region as the top iron ore hub.

July 16, 2025

Myanmar’s tin exports set to rise as major hub resumes mining

Local authorities approved the resumption of mining in the conflict-riven region of Wa State.

July 15, 2025

Indonesia looking at coal export levy to boost state coffers

The tariff would be collected from miners only when coal prices are high, with authorities potentially including it in the 2026 budget plan.

July 15, 2025

India in talks with Chile, Peru to source critical minerals

India is also working with trading partners to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.

July 14, 2025

Almonty raises $90M in NASDAQ listing

Company had previously planned to raise $75 million through the NASDAQ uplisting to fund a tungsten oxide facility in South Korea.

July 13, 2025

Silver ETF inflows at record pace in 2025 amid surging prices — report

Total global ETF holdings are only 7% below the peak level of February 2021.

July 11, 2025

Philippine miner sees surge in nickel shipments to Indonesia

Exports from the Philippines to Indonesia will likely rise to between 5 million and 10 million tons this year from around a million tons at the end of 2023.