May 22, 2025

Freeport Indonesia says Manyar smelter resumes operations after fire

The miner said its $3.7 billion copper smelter has resumed operations earlier than anticipated.

May 22, 2025

US panel submits view on Nippon Steel-US Steel deal to Trump

Trump will now have 15 days to decide the fate of the transaction.

May 21, 2025

Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA

The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA.

May 21, 2025

Indonesian state miner Antam seeks $500 million syndicated loan

It would be the country’s first syndicated dollar borrowing from a state-owned enterprise this year.

May 20, 2025

LME approves three more warehouse facilities for Hong Kong

LME first approved Hong Kong warehouses in January, after more than a year of work.

May 20, 2025

Nippon Steel still committed to full US Steel takeover, says executive

The steelmakers face a May 21 deadline for the completion of a renewed national security review.

May 20, 2025

Indonesian coal shipments to China slide amid new benchmark push

Domestic prices are at four-year lows, cutting into profit for imported coal.

May 19, 2025

Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed US Steel deal

Nippon is now offering to build a new steel mill, save existing steelworker jobs and potentially add many more unionized roles.

May 19, 2025

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill ticks up as cobalt, nickel prices strengthen

The $1.73 billion worth of nickel contained in EVs sold this year for the first time exceeds battery lithium amounts, despite faster global adoption of nickel-free power packs.

May 19, 2025

Landslide at gold mine in Indonesia’s Papua kills six; 14 missing

Authorities will resume on Tuesday their search for those missing after the disaster.