December 24, 2024

CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load

"While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."

December 23, 2024

President Biden to decide fate of Nippon Steel’s $15bn bid for US Steel

CFIUS said on Monday that allowing Nippon Steel to take over US Steel could result in lower domestic steel production.

December 23, 2024

Korea Zinc plans 10-for-1 stock split

Rival Young Poong and private equity firm MBK Partners have been trying to take over the world's biggest zinc refiner.

December 22, 2024

Vedanta to exclude base metals business from sweeping demerger

The group said it will consider the base metals business demerger at a later stage.

December 22, 2024

Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

December 20, 2024

Nickel price hits 4-year low as gloom offsets potential Indonesia cuts

Indonesia is now considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the metal.

December 19, 2024

Indonesia weighs deep cuts to nickel mining to boost prices

Indonesia is considering deep cuts to nickel mining quotas as it seeks to boost slumping prices of the battery metal.

December 18, 2024

Nippon Steel, Sojitz to take 49% stake in Champion Iron’s project in Canada

The Kami project will also receive up to A$490 million in contributions from Nippon and Sojitz.

December 18, 2024

PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition

In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel.

December 18, 2024

Coal demand to keep hitting records through 2027, IEA says

The latest forecast from the IEA sees demand for coal rising to nearly 8.9 billion tons by 2027, about 1% higher than 2024 levels.