November 18, 2019

Indonesia hopes for environmental nod soon for battery-grade nickel plants

Indonesia wants to become a global hub for producing and exporting electric vehicles (EVs) to Asia and beyond.

November 15, 2019

Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards

The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.

November 14, 2019

Vedanta beats all estimates on tax gain

Vedanta Ltd. reported a 61% jump in quarterly profit as a one-time tax benefit countered lower metal prices and slowing demand.

November 13, 2019

Pakistan gas giant plans zinc exports amid shift from fuel

The oil and gas explorer aims to boost revenue from its mining business to $100 million annually within three years.

November 13, 2019

China in focus as West debates critical minerals challenge

Western powers will attend talks in Brussels next week on curbing China's dominance of rare earths and other critical resources and EU officials will present their vision to create entire…

November 13, 2019

Indonesia anti-monopoly body to investigate nickel smelters

Indonesia's mining ministry is revising a rule that governs the domestic price of nickel ore to ensure smelters follow government benchmark prices.

November 11, 2019

Indonesia allows nine companies to resume nickel ore exports

Among the companies allowed to export ore again are state-controlled miner PT Aneka Tambang and PT Trimegah Bangun Persada.

November 10, 2019

China Moly joins Huayou in Indonesia nickel project

China Molybdenum Co said it planned to take an indirect 30% stake in the planned Huayue project.

November 8, 2019

Tradewind launches new blockchain app to increase transparency in precious metals markets

The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present information on precious metal throughout the supply chain, including the name and geography of the mine where the metal was…

November 8, 2019

Asia Gold-India discounts drop to 5-month low as buying resumes

Gold buying in India picked up this week as a correction in prices revived demand in world's second biggest consumer.