September 20, 2024

US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector

Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China.

September 19, 2024

FATF asks for tighter checks on India’s precious metal deals

The South Asian nation has about 175,000 businesses in this sector, but only some 9,500 are registered.

September 19, 2024

Korea Zinc shares surge on speculation MBK to sweeten offer

MBK is North Asia’s biggest private equity firm with $30 billion under management.

September 19, 2024

Saudi Arabia targets control of Alba to bolster metals ambitions

Ma'aden announced a series of deals this week involving Aluminium Bahrain.

September 19, 2024

Swiss August gold exports show no supplies to China, for first time in 3-1/2 years

Swiss August total gold exports fell to the lowest since June.

September 18, 2024

Coal India eyeing Argentina, Chile for critical minerals

India has been exploring ways to secure supplies of lithium.

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.