November 24, 2025 Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says Across mainland Southeast Asia, more than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into river water, a report says.
November 24, 2025 Column: Balochistan and the new international chessboard of critical minerals How a remote province in Pakistan is becoming a strategic piece in a global match for critical mineral superiority.
November 21, 2025 G-20 calls to shield critical minerals in veiled China swipe China weaponized its chokehold on critical minerals earlier this year as its trade spat with the US ramped up.
November 21, 2025 Codelco signs deal with Adani for exploration in Chile The agreement includes the review of three copper projects and sets framework for potential joint development.
November 20, 2025 Malaysia suspends rare earth, tin mining operations after river water turns blue Initial investigations found discharges at the rare earths mining site, operated by MCRE Resources.
November 20, 2025 Codelco signs partnership with Japan’s NTT DATA for AI and robotics The partnership will focus on using artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum computing to improve automation, safety, and sustainability at Codelco's mines.
November 20, 2025 Inalum targets 2029 to commission new aluminum plant The company plans to build a smelter capable of producing 600,000 metric tons of aluminum a year with an estimated investment of nearly $2.5 billion.
November 19, 2025 Billionaire family turns India’s gold obsession into a fortune Gold is having a moment in the sun and the billionaire Muthoot clan of India is reaping the benefits.
November 19, 2025 West scrambles to fill heavy rare earth gap as China rivalry deepens Shortages of heavy elements dysprosium and terbium could be an Achilles heel for MP Materials and the West's campaign to forge a magnets industry.
November 19, 2025 Vedanta plans Saudi spending boost in push for copper, gold The firm, controlled by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, has already agreed to invest $2 billion to build copper processing facilities in Saudi Arabia.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
