January 5, 2025

Nippon Steel president says suing US government is an option

Nikkei business daily had reported that Nippon Steel will challenge Joe Biden's order to block its acquisition of US Steel.

January 4, 2025

What’s next after Biden blocked the $15bn Nippon Steel/US Steel deal?

Some analysts warned that blocking the deal could sour relations between the United States and Japan.

January 4, 2025

Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?

A range of economic and political issues seem likely to keep investors interested in adding gold to their portfolios.

January 3, 2025

White House: decision to block Nippon-US Steel deal was about keeping critical business in American hands

Biden's decision to block the sale of US Steel was not about slighting Japan, it said.

January 3, 2025

Nippon Steel to sue US government over blocked US Steel deal

US President Joe Biden has blocked the $14.1 billion sale.

January 3, 2025

Indonesia reviews nickel ore mining quota to steady prices

Indonesia last year approved annual nickel ore mining quotas of 240 million metric tons each year until 2026.

January 3, 2025

Freeport Indonesia in talks with government on copper concentrate exports

Freeport's Manyar smelter is currently shut down after a fire in October.

January 2, 2025

Indonesian prosecutors name five tin mining firms accused of illegal mining

The companies allegedly colluded with former executives at PT Timah to accommodate illegal tin mining.

January 2, 2025

ACG to raise $200m in bonds to finance Turkey copper mine

The funds will be used to transition the Gediktepe mine to copper and zinc concentrate production from gold and silver.

January 2, 2025

Rio Tinto says crew member missing from ship en route to Australia

A deck fitter on board of a bulk carrier travelling from China to Western Australia was reported missing last week