March 4, 2020

Sumitomo aims to boost FY copper output to 300,000 T by 2030

The Japanese company also said it wanted to increase use of low-grade nickel ore.

March 1, 2020

Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads

The company is bracing for a downside risk as slower manufacturing activities in China may further weigh on demand in industries.

February 28, 2020

Indonesia to issue rules on nickel ore price late March

A monthly metal benchmark price will be used as floor price for nickel ore transactions.

February 28, 2020

Uzbekistan eyes stake sales in mining giants

The Navoi mining conglomerate accounts for 10% of Uzbekistan's industrial output and produces uranium, gold and other metals.

February 26, 2020

Malaysia approves 3-year licence for Lynas’ rare earths

The licence will allow it to continue processing rare earths at its $800 million plant in Kuantan.

February 25, 2020

Russian billionaire forges ahead on tokens for metals

Potanin has long signaled plans to start crypto tokens for metals.

February 25, 2020

Sumbawa says discovered ‘world class’ copper gold deposit in Indonesia

STM has been conducting exploration within the Hu’u Project in West Nusa Tenggara since 2010.

February 25, 2020

Indonesia expects delay to $11bn nickel projects over coronavirus

Projects being developed in Morowali and Konawe on Sulawesi island and in Weda Bay in North Maluku will be affected.

February 24, 2020

Japan Gold shares jump on Barrick alliance

The partnership spans 28 out of the firm's 30 current projects.

February 24, 2020

Eldorado revamps Kisladag and expects over 450,000 ounces annually

This year, the company expects to produce 520,000 ounces to 550,000 ounces.