November 24, 2025 Major Indonesia nickel plant cuts output as waste piles up The rapid expansion of the nickel industry is facing greater local scrutiny in Indonesia, partly due to waste-related concerns.
November 24, 2025 Freeport Indonesia cuts 2026 output plan; in talks with Amman for concentrate supply Freeport now expects to produce 478,000 metric tons of copper cathode and 26 tons of gold in 2026.
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.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
