April 1, 2025

Global battery market entering new phase with high demand, low prices – IEA

According to the IEA, global battery demand reached a historic milestone of 1 terawatt-hours last year, with annual electric car sales rising by 25% to 17 million.

March 31, 2025

ArcelorMittal South Africa defers plant closure after $92M injection

The closure of the long-steel operations has been expected since November 2023.

March 28, 2025

Tin prices jump after earthquake hits Myanmar

Myanmar is the world's third-largest tin producer and a dominant supplier to China.

March 27, 2025

INSIGHT: Myanmar rebels disrupt China rare earth trade, sparking regional scramble

By capturing sites that produce roughly half of the world's heavy rare earths, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) rebels have been able to throttle the supply of minerals used in…

March 27, 2025

Column: Green iron is a prize worth billions, winning is the trick

The steel value chain accounts for 7% to 9% of global carbon emissions.

March 25, 2025

India discontinues parts of gold deposit scheme amid rising prices

India has halted a program that allowed households and institutions to earn interest by depositing idle gold.

March 25, 2025

Korea to boost mineral recycling to counter US-China trade risks

Korea is targeting the recovery of 10 minerals from goods such as discarded batteries and printed circuit boards to assist sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles.

March 24, 2025

Nippon Steel says shares view with Washington that US Steel deal will boost American industry

Trump said last month that he would not mind if Nippon Steel took a minority stake in US Steel.

March 24, 2025

Copper supply in Asia tightens as tariff risks spur anxiety

In China, the Yangshan premium — a gauge on the additional cost for shipping in refined copper — has nearly doubled this month.

March 24, 2025

Anglo Asian mines first ore from Gilar

The Gilar underground deposit is part of Anglo Asian's Gedabek operation in Azerbaijan.