December 18, 2023 Burkina Faso replaces mining minister as gold output drops Gold output in one of Africa’s biggest producers dropped 13% to 58.2 tons in 2022.
December 18, 2023 Russia considering waiving export duties for two Rusal smelters Russia imposed export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate until the end of 2024 on a wide range of goods.
December 18, 2023 EU sets critical mineral goals, but faces struggle to hit them The Critical Raw Materials Act, due to enter force in early 2024, says the bloc should mine 10% of its annual needs by 2030.
December 18, 2023 Vedanta Ltd declares second interim dividend for FY24 The dividend comes at a time when UK-based parent Vedanta Resources grapples with multiple rating downgrades.
December 17, 2023 Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024.
December 17, 2023 India’s Modi says new diamond bourse in Gujarat to create 150,000 jobs Surat, in Gujarat state, cuts and polishes 90% of the world's rough diamonds.
December 17, 2023 Australia export revenue to tumble as iron ore, coal prices drop Fewer supply disruptions and “relatively soft” global economic growth will push down revenue.
December 16, 2023 Australia expands list of critical minerals key to transition Australia added fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium and tellurium to the list of minerals that it regards as essential to modern technologies.
December 16, 2023 South African court denies class action against Anglo American South Africa's High Court ruled that a class action lawsuit against Anglo American brought by victims of alleged historic lead poisoning in Zambia should not go ahead.
December 15, 2023 SQM, Codelco agree to start talks with indigenous group The announcement refers to an "eventual alliance" between the two companies.
Indonesia, Gabon sign MoU on rare earth value chain development The potential partnership will be linked to Maboumine niobium and rare earth elements resources in Gabon. February 17, 2026 | 07:07 am
