February 24, 2025

New Indonesia sovereign wealth fund to invest $20 billion in projects

Investments include more than 20 projects in nickel, bauxite and copper processing.

February 24, 2025

BHP seeks copper deals while metal is hot

BHP might finally have the rare chance to access more of the world’s largest copper reserves that can last for generations.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.

February 21, 2025

Indonesia minister says Freeport can resume copper concentrate exports

The government has decided to allow exports by Freeport but would impose export duties on the shipments as a penalty.

February 21, 2025

Rusal stock trading surges 15-fold on bets of Russia reopening

The share price is up almost 50% this month and trades at levels last seen in April 2022.

February 21, 2025

Record gold prices dampen demand in top hubs

Physical gold demand among top consumers China and India remained negligible this week.

February 20, 2025

Singapore’s Abaxx Exchange plans gold futures as metal surges

Singapore has long vied to establish itself as a hub for precious-metals trading.

February 20, 2025

Freeport Indonesia to pay higher duties on copper concentrate exports

Indonesia has banned exports of copper concentrate, but the government had given Freeport an extension until December last year.

February 20, 2025

Column: A tungsten-tipped answer to the West’s critical metals dilemma

Tungsten is a critical component of the 21st-century industrial supply chain, both civilian and military.

February 20, 2025

China-backed $3 billion Indonesia nickel smelter risks shutdown

PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry has slashed production and is close to shutting down completely.