October 29, 2023

Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades

A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals.

October 28, 2023

The world’s iron ore powerhouse is preparing to reinvent itself

For the first time in a generation, the spectre of disruption looms over mining’s most reliable profit generator. 

October 27, 2023

Burkina Faso targets bigger royalties as gold production drops

The West African nation increased the minimum royalty rate for spot price above $1,500 an ounce to 6% from 5%.

October 27, 2023

Gold price jumps past $2,000 as Israel-Hamas clash raises haven allure

Spot gold rose as much as 1.2% after Israel’s military said it was “expanding ground activity” in Gaza.

October 27, 2023

China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild

China's exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in September with year-to-date shipments already exceeding last year's total.

October 27, 2023

Copycat Chinese lithium firms back Nigerian processing plant

The $250 million project is a response to the Nigerian government’s efforts to diversify the economy away from oil.

October 27, 2023

Indonesia’s high-grade nickel ore reserves may be depleted in 6 years

Indonesia's high-grade 1.7% nickel ore is mainly used for the country's nickel pig iron (NPI) production.

October 27, 2023

Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover

Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.

October 26, 2023

Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China

Vietnam's government is planning to auction new mining concessions for rare earths later this year.

October 26, 2023

Ottawa unveils interim plan for environment agency after court rules it unconstitutional 

Ottawa is suspending the environment minister’s authority to force major energy or mining projects to be judged for environmental impact as part of a temporary operating plan for the Impact…