July 1, 2024

Sumitomo looks to tap US shale boom despite exiting production

Japanese trading firm sees opportunities in US shale oil and natural gas despite exiting production there three years ago. 

June 30, 2024

Metals firms ‘confused’ by ESG regulations but hope for future price premium

"There's no unified ESG standard for us to follow," said Bryce Lee, a director at China's Huayou Cobalt.

June 29, 2024

Court approves billionaire Agarwal’s plan to reclaim Zambia mine

Vedanta now needs to follow the court ruling by releasing $250 million to settle debts that KCM owes to contractors and suppliers.

June 28, 2024

Lithium price surge unlikely to return: Fitch

Outlook is reshaping the industry landscape, presenting opportunities and challenges for major producers and junior developers.

June 28, 2024

Vedanta set to regain control of Zambia copper mine

Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s firm is ready to pay $250 million to settle debts owed by the Konkola mine.

June 27, 2024

Freeport Indonesia launches $3.7bn Gresik copper smelter to meet renewables demand

The smelter's total input capacity is 1.7 million metric tons of copper concentrate.

June 27, 2024

London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong Kong

The LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen services to clients in China.

June 26, 2024

Lynas targets Malaysian first production of heavy rare earths in CY25

The rare earths producer said it is also progressing pre-construction activities for its planned US rare earths processing facility.

June 26, 2024

Vedanta in talks with IHC unit, investors for Zambian copper stake sale

The KCM assets have also attracted interest from other investors, said Vedanta's chief executive for base metals.

June 25, 2024

Column: Copper stocks surge offers little relief for CME shorts

Rising global exchange stocks of copper have damped bullish spirits.