May 14, 2025

Cobalt demand to outpace supply by early 2030s, says Cobalt Institute

Cobalt demand is set to hit 400,000 tonnes by the early 2030s, up from 222,000 in 2024.

May 13, 2025

India to defend import curbs on copper in legal tussle with trade associations

India, the world's second-largest importer of refined copper, relies on imports to address shortfalls and meet robust demand.

May 12, 2025

RANKED: World’s top 20 largest gold mines

A turbulent trade war that could reconfigure the global economy has spotlighted gold's strategic importance.

May 9, 2025

Nippon Steel exec headed to Washington next week in push for US Steel deal

The company reportedly seeks to win approval of its $15 billion bid for US Steel.

May 9, 2025

Nippon Steel expects profit to drop 43% this year, US Steel decision by early June

Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel, rejected by President Joe Biden, is under review.

May 8, 2025

Major Indonesia nickel plant restarts after deadly landslide

The halt of the QMB plant raised concerns about near-term supply tightness but also increased scrutiny over high-pressure acid leaching.

May 6, 2025

Lynas CEO says company is eyeing rare earths buys in Malaysia, Brazil

CEO Amanda Lacaze says it is uneconomic to rely upon government funding to construct and then government funding to produce.

May 6, 2025

Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global

Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply.

May 5, 2025

Indonesia’s Danantara in talks with Eramet on nickel deal

Danantara and Eramet are looking to acquire a stake in a high pressure acid leach plant in the Weda Bay Industrial Park.

May 2, 2025

Vedanta weighs Zambia copper IPO to fund $1 billion investment

The company regained control of the Konkola Copper Mines assets in Zambia last year.