October 15, 2024

Freeport Indonesia halts copper cathode output at Manyar after fire

The $3.7 billion copper smelter was completed in June and started output in September.

October 15, 2024

India says UAE will look into issue of higher precious metal exports to India

India raised the issue of higher imports of silver products, platinum alloy and dry dates.

October 14, 2024

Philippines’ top coal producer plans $5 billion mine expansion

The company has proposed to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources a five-year spending plan that includes capital expenditures, production costs, and operating expense.

October 14, 2024

Fire at Freeport Indonesia’s Gresik smelter under control, company says

The $3.7 billion copper smelter was completed in June and was expected to produce first batch of output in September.

October 14, 2024

MBK, Young Poong secure over 5% stake in Korea Zinc

MBK and Young Poong had conducted a tender offer to purchase up to 14.6% of Korea Zinc shares, for an estimated price tag of up to $1.85 billion.

October 14, 2024

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks get a late boost. 

October 13, 2024

BHP, JSW Steel to explore use of carbon capture technology in steelmaking

JSW and BHP will assess the feasibility of Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC modular technology to capture up to 100,000 tonnes per year of CO2 emissions.

October 11, 2024

Noel Tata takes the reins at powerful charity arm of India’s Tata group

The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed on Friday as the head of India's Tata group, a $165 billion conglomerate.

October 11, 2024

At least 20 killed in armed attack on miners in Pakistan

The assault took place in the mineral-rich Duki district of Balochistan, which borders both Afghanistan and Iran.

October 10, 2024

Korea Zinc chairman’s investment vehicle raises share offer for Young Poong Precision

The move comes as Korea Zinc chairman Yun B. Choi's family battles for control of the $12 billion zinc empire.