September 18, 2024

Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals

Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore.

September 17, 2024

Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — report

Factors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation and regulatory pressures, BCC Research says.

September 17, 2024

Ma’aden to acquire over 20% stake in Aluminium Bahrain from SABIC

The latest transaction is indicative of Ma’aden’s continued growth and ambitions to grow 10 times by 2040, it said.

September 17, 2024

Sibanye considers sourcing nickel for French plant from New Caledonia’s Prony

Sibanye-Stillwater said it is studying New Caledonia's Prony Resources as a potential source for nickel.

September 16, 2024

Asian trader spars with broker over nixed London nickel trades

The suit also centers on the LME’s unprecedented decision to suspend the nickel market and cancel billions of dollars in trades.

September 16, 2024

Vedanta alumina output unaffected after water breach

Rising alumina prices have already been putting pressure on aluminum makers’ margins.

September 16, 2024

Russia’s Uralkali to supply 600,000t of potash to India before year-end

The contract was signed earlier this year, according to a Reuters source.

September 16, 2024

China’s grip on rare earths undercuts projects from US to Japan

A slump in prices since 2022 is undermining the business case for rare earth projects.

September 13, 2024

Precious Metals Summit: Top industry minds reflect on surging gold price, humdrum equities

Experts predict gold, which hit an all-time high of $2,554.78 per oz. on Thursday, to be on a long-term bull run.

September 13, 2024

Column: Tin supply chain tightens after key mine’s long absence

It's been just over a year since the Man Maw tin mine in Myanmar, one of the world's largest sources of the strategic metal, halted production.