April 17, 2025

Indonesian nickel smelter group asks for royalty hike delay until prices rise

Later this month, Indonesia will start imposing higher royalty fees of 14% to 19% on nickel ore output.

April 17, 2025

Asian coal prices fall to fresh four-year low on trade war fears

Chinese coal production hit an all-time high last month.

April 17, 2025

Copper and the new resource spheres of control

MINING.COM and The Northern Miner mapped global copper production through a geopolitical lens, dividing the world into five “spheres of control”: American, […]

April 16, 2025

Indonesia hikes mining royalties to fund Prabowo policies

According to a government document, a flat levy of 10% on nickel ore production will be replaced with taxes varying from 14% to 19%.

April 14, 2025

Deadly landslide in Indonesia’s nickel hub signals supply risk

At least two workers were killed after an accident at the Morowali Industrial Park on Sulawesi island.

April 14, 2025

India’s polished diamond exports hit two-decade low, industry group says

India's exports of cut and polished diamonds were affected by sluggish demand in U.S., China, as well as tariffs threats.

April 10, 2025

Trump’s changing stance on Nippon Steel bid adds confusion, sends US Steel shares lower

Since returning to the White House, Trump's on-again, off-again approach to commerce has spooked business executives.

April 9, 2025

Trump says he does not want to see US Steel go to Japan

The comment appeared to contradict recent actions by the Trump administration.

April 9, 2025

PDAC 2025 JV Video: Asian Battery Metals targets high-grade nickel in Mongolia

Company is preparing for a busy year of exploration at its Oval nickel-copper project following a high-grade discovery last year.

April 9, 2025

Hike in Indonesia mining royalties to take effect soon, minister says

The government proposed levying royalties ranging between 14% and 19% for nickel ore.