December 9, 2024

Freeport’s copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages

A fire at PT Freeport Indonesia's Manyar smelter halted operations in October.

December 6, 2024

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.

December 6, 2024

Adani smelter expansion will cut India’s refined copper imports, government says

Kutch Copper has already started operations and is expected to reach full capacity by February-March next year.

December 5, 2024

Budget allocated to grassroots exploration at all-time low – S&P Global

S&P analyst says explorers are transitioning to a more risk-averse stance, with increased focus on existing mines.

December 5, 2024

Coal miner jumps by limit in biggest Indonesian IPO of 2024

Shares of PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia gained 20% in their first day of trading.

December 4, 2024

Nippon Steel committed to US Steel takeover, aims to close in December

The transaction has faced stiff resistance from politicians and the United Steelworkers (USW).

December 4, 2024

Freeport Indonesia sees output ramping up at Manyar smelter in Q3 next year

Freeport was forced to stop copper cathode output at the newly operated smelter after the fire broke at its gas cleaning unit.

December 4, 2024

Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output

Across operations, it is projecting 3% compound annual growth from 2024 onward.

December 4, 2024

Mitsubishi Corp loses $90 million in suspected China metal fraud

The loss is the latest in a string of recent cases of alleged wrongdoing to hit a major commodity trading house.

December 4, 2024

Gold price inches up on political turmoil, US jobs data

Gold moved little on Tuesday after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise declaration of martial law, before rescinding the decree just hours later.