September 18, 2019 White-collar miners: how technology is changing one of the most dangerous professions The numbers produced by research in other countries vary, but are significant.
September 17, 2019 Chile taps China, Japan in lithium-for-tech push; faces tough sell The world's No. 2 lithium producer has held global road shows ahead of a second lithium-for-investment tender, according to officials.
September 17, 2019 Rio’s Argyle diamonds go on tour The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender is being showcased in Perth, Singapore, London and New York.
September 16, 2019 Nickel mining indefinitely suspended in southern Philippines The Philippines was the world's second-largest nickel ore producer in 2018 after Indonesia.
September 16, 2019 Most valuable steel mill in India sees iron ore drop to $60 Iron ore prices are moving in a completely different direction to other materials.
September 13, 2019 MAPPED: Top 20 biggest gold mines Barrick Gold has ownership in seven of the 20 largest gold mines on the globe based on annual output.
September 13, 2019 Indonesia sees China as ally as it weighs bans on exporting minerals Chinese investment in Indonesia soared significantly in Widodo’s first term.
September 13, 2019 Asia Gold: Price drop offers little cheer on hopes for further falls A correction to prices in India, the second largest gold consumer, failed to boost retail purchases this week.
September 13, 2019 Sliding Japan premium confirms aluminium’s demand problem — opinion A sharp fall in Japanese physical premiums for Q4 shipments is the latest sign that aluminium is not immune from the demand weakness that is sapping the industrial metals complex.
September 13, 2019 Malaysia Smelting Corp’s tin output to remain firm despite global cuts The world's third-largest refined tin producer does not expect its output to fall this year.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am