December 21, 2022

Indonesia confirms bauxite export ban to proceed as scheduled

The measure, which led to a dispute at the World Trade Organization, also helped boost the value of Indonesia's exports.

December 13, 2022

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

November 30, 2022

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian stage.mining.companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

November 18, 2022

Mali forms new state-owned miner

The company, Société de Recherche et d'Exploitation Minière du Mali (Sorem SA), will be fully funded by the state.

October 31, 2022

Saudi Arabia to auction five new mining exploration licenses in 2023

The government estimates the kingdom's unused mineral resources to be valued at $1.33-trillion.

October 7, 2022

JPMorgan stuns bond traders with premium bids for troubled miner

Metalcorp’s bonds have been in the limelight this week after the company said Monday that it couldn’t repay €70 million debt.

August 30, 2022

Development banks under pressure to compensate harmed communities

A rise in complaints about projects has prompted activists to push development banks to contribute to compensation.

August 12, 2022

Graphic: How is aluminum made?

The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production.

August 12, 2022

Indonesia revokes thousands of mining permits covering over 3 million hectares

More than 2,000 mining permits for various minerals have been revoked.

July 8, 2022

Top 50 mining stocks lose $600bn in market value from peak

After a brutal second quarter, investors in the world’s 50 biggest stage.mining.companies are in full retreat as metal prices slump and uncertainty grips the sector.