January 14, 2025

LME on last lap to approve Hong Kong as location for metal storage

Expansion could mean a boost to LME trading volumes if successful.

January 14, 2025

Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says

Reko Diq is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.

January 13, 2025

Abaxx plans lithium carbonate contract within weeks after nickel launch

The exchange kicked off trading of its nickel sulphate contract on Friday.

January 13, 2025

Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, energy minister says

Saudi Arabia has a nascent nuclear program that it wants to expand to eventually include uranium enrichment.

January 13, 2025

Maaden, Bahrain’s Alba end aluminum deal talks

Alba’s stock dropped as much as 10% in Bahrain trading, the most since September 2022.

January 13, 2025

Malaysia clamps anti-dumping duties on iron, steel from four nations

The duties range from 2.52% to 36.80%.

January 12, 2025

Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever

Analysts say that while the blocked deal could have a chilling effect on Japanese investment into the US, any damage to their wider relationship will probably be limited.

January 10, 2025

Vedanta Resources gets $300 million loan commitment for debt refinancing

The company is looking to upsize the deal and is in advance discussions with other banks for additional loans of $200 million.

January 10, 2025

Indonesia’s coal production hits record as energy needs rise

Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of coal and relies on it for the majority of its power needs.

January 10, 2025

Indonesia sets 2025 nickel ore mining quota at around 200 million tonnes

The country's nickel ore output last year was 215 million tonnes.