November 5, 2024

China highlights port connectivity, minerals, infrastructure with Mongolia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang, said late on Tuesday that China would support more "qualified enterprises" to invest in Mongolia.

November 5, 2024

South Korea’s highest court rejects appeal from zinc smelter against shutdown

The fate of the 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter, the world's sixth-largest, has been closely watched as zinc prices soared 17.5% this year.

November 5, 2024

Indian government to sell 2.5% stake in Hindustan Zinc for $634m

The Indian government currently holds a 29.54% stake in the company.

November 5, 2024

Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density

The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries. 

November 4, 2024

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.

November 4, 2024

Entrée Resources surges on copper assays from Oyu Tolgoi JV

The new drill results comprise eight of the 33 drill holes completed by Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi LLC during the 2023 program.

November 4, 2024

Inomin, Sumitomo partner on British Columbia nickel project

Sumitomo will have the right to earn up to an 80% interest in the project by spending at least C$8 million on exploration.

November 3, 2024

How one of the tiniest oil markets cost Trafigura over $1 billion

Last week, the company admitted it faces a loss in Mongolia of up to $1.1 billion, linked in part to suspected fraud by its own employees.

October 31, 2024

Freeport probed by SEC over quake risk at Indonesia copper plant

Officials are investigating if the miner failed to disclose the threats that an earthquake could pose to its new copper smelter complex.

October 30, 2024

Sumitomo resumes production at Madagascar’s nickel project

Sumitomo has been struggling to stabilise production and improve profitability at the Madagascar project, which launched in 2005.