June 13, 2025

China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar

Now, in the hillsides of Shan state in eastern Myanmar, Chinese miners are opening new deposits for extraction.

June 13, 2025

India, China tackle rare earth curbs in meeting of top officials

The two sides agreed to hold further talks about critical mineral supplies and broader economic and trade issues.

June 13, 2025

IFC to provide $400 million loan for Reko Diq mine

Other financiers, including the US EXIM Bank, Asian Development Bank, Export Development Canada and Japan’s JBIC, are also expected to join the financing.

June 12, 2025

Copper clash shows cracks in decades-old pricing system

Teck Resources and Sumitomo are locked in a commercial dispute over a major copper supply deal.

June 12, 2025

Infographic: Who controls the rare earths shaping the future?

This graphic breaks down global extraction at the mine level.

June 10, 2025

Indonesia revokes nickel mining permits at top diving spot

It has cancelled four out of five nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s most prized diving and snorkelling destinations.

June 9, 2025

Rio Tinto faces major engineering change at Oyu Tolgoi

Although Rio Tinto revised its strategy, it reaffirmed its 2025 copper guidance.

June 6, 2025

Nickel oversupply to persist on expansion, slower demand growth, industry experts say

Oversupply in the global nickel market is expected to persist over the next few years.

June 5, 2025

Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns

Trump administration on Thursday asked a US appeals court to extend a pause to give them more time to reach a deal.

June 5, 2025

Indonesia nickel firm Ceria Nugraha plans capacity expansion

Ceria's new furnace has the capacity to produce 63,200 metric tons of ferronickel annually.