October 23, 2024

Potash supply nears pre-war levels, pushing producers to cut output

Russian producers have increased shipments to China and India via new rail routes since Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal last year.

October 23, 2024

Rebels take control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub

With Myanmar responsible for 57% of global dysprosium and terbium supply, prolonged disruption would limit feedstock for permanent magnets used in virtually all EV motors.

October 22, 2024

Brazil seeks to woo partners in revived ambition to uncover uranium riches

Latin America’s biggest economy holds 5% of the world’s uranium resources but only produces a tiny amount.

October 22, 2024

Freeport-McMoRan sees data centers boosting copper demand, beats Q3 results estimates

Freeport's quarterly average realized price for copper was $4.30 per pound, compared with $3.80 per pound a year earlier.

October 19, 2024

India seeks critical mineral agreement with US, hopes for a trade pact

Earlier this month, India and US signed an initial pact to cooperate on strengthening supply chains for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals.

October 18, 2024

How resource ‘classification debt’ chips away at miners’ growth and investor trust

Over the past decade, resource misclassification has saddled the mining industry with a costly problem.

October 18, 2024

Video: Reko Diq project ‘like the early days in Chile’ Barrick CEO Bristow says – Part 3

"We’re bringing new copper projects online just as the supply squeeze hits," Bristow says.

October 18, 2024

Indonesia controls nickel ore supply to balance weak demand

Nickel smelters in the country responsible for more than half of world production are enduring a shortage of ore due to government licensing issues.

October 18, 2024

Hindustan Zinc to pursue demerger, CEO says

The government's proposal to sell a stake in the company is also going on.

October 17, 2024

Indonesia looks to next phase for nickel industry as fixer-in-chief bows out

The new administration will have to navigate institutional hold-ups, cut red tape and protectionist measures and campaign for continued disclosure.