January 21, 2020 Japan’s top smelter says rising supply to push down zinc prices The metal used in construction and automobiles will likely average $2,300 a ton in the year starting April 1.
January 21, 2020 Indonesian mining giant seeks to triple aluminum production PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium will be expanding operations to the island of Borneo.
January 21, 2020 India’s electric car ambitions could stumble on lack of lithium Several plans are under way to build lithium-ion battery factories in India.
January 17, 2020 LME stock surge grounds high-flying nickel, but for how long? London Metal Exchange inventory has more than doubled in the space of little more than a month.
January 17, 2020 A global look at high-risk tailings dams A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.
January 17, 2020 Lynas’ rare earth licence renewal in Malaysia challenged in court The lawsuit challenges the Malaysian government's decision to renew the company’s operating licence last year.
January 16, 2020 IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire Attributable gold production last year reached 726,000 gold ounces, compared to the 765,000 to 810,000 ounces the company expected.
January 15, 2020 Barrick forges ahead with Papua New Guinea mine in face of local backlash With a 20-year lease renewal application in the balance, Barrick has faced backlash from PNG landowners and residents.
January 15, 2020 Market risk, economic growth to drive gold demand this year — report The major driving forces include financial uncertainty and lower interest rates, a weakening in global economic growth, and gold's price volatility, says World Gold Council.
January 12, 2020 Elections are about to inject some volatility into emerging markets A slew of emerging markets face their own votes as investors embrace politics-inspired turbulence.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
