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

December 31, 2024

US Steel jumps most in a year on Nippon Steel offer to Biden

Last-ditch effort to get President Joe Biden’s approval for its takeover of the American steelmaker.

December 31, 2024

Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios

Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.

December 31, 2024

Why artisanal miners need a digital investment marketplace

ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries.

December 30, 2024

Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025

The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell.