October 17, 2024

Indonesia forms $1.2 billion battery venture with China’s CATL

The project in Karawang, West Java, aims to scale up battery production to 15 gigawatts a year.

October 17, 2024

Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally

Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production.

October 17, 2024

Itochu’s deal to buy stake in Brazil’s CSN Mineracao implies 26% premium

CSN announced the deal to sell up to 11% of CSN Mineracao to Itochu early Wednesday.

October 16, 2024

Eramet shares plunge after 2024 output cuts

The company cut its production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in Indonesia.

October 16, 2024

Freeport to delay Indonesian copper sales to second quarter of 2025 after fire

The miner is investigating the cause of the fire at a sulphuric acid unit at Freeport's Manyar site.

October 16, 2024

Brazil’s CSN to sell up to 11% of mining unit to Japan’s Itochu

The potential transaction still depends on additional corporate and antitrust green light.

October 15, 2024

Video: Pension funds need to be bigger players in the sector, EY mining and metals lead says 

Raising capital to supply metals needed for the energy transition has become front and center for mining executives, according to EY report.

October 15, 2024

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

October 15, 2024

Eramet cuts targets for Gabon and Indonesia mines on market, permit setbacks

The Moanda mine in Gabon and the Weda Bay mine in Indonesia are each the world's biggest for their respective minerals.

October 15, 2024

Central bankers make rare comments in favor of bigger gold stash

Reserve managers from the central banks of Mexico, Mongolia and Czech Republic on Monday sang the praises of bigger holdings.