August 11, 2023 Rusal boosts Asia revenue but Europe remains a key market Asia accounted for 33% of Rusal's revenue in the first six months of the year, up from 23% a year earlier.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 8, 2023 Syrah Resources inks deal with Samsung SDI to assess anode material supply The graphite producer also said it was targeting readiness for a final investment decision on the expansion of the vertically integrated Vidalia facility's production capacity.
August 8, 2023 Japan signs deal with Namibia to explore for rare earth minerals Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.
August 8, 2023 Glencore stockpiled cobalt in first half to support prices Cobalt prices are down more than 50% from October, due to weak demand and growing supplies from Indonesia.
August 8, 2023 Barrick open to Saudi wealth fund buying stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq project Barrick considers the mine one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.
August 7, 2023 Graphic: Healthy tin inventories, soft demand caps upside from Myanmar ban Tin is the strongest performing metal on the LME this year.
August 7, 2023 Australia’s Nickel Industries to seek shareholder nod for $620m share placement The nickel producer entered a share-sale deal in June to issue about 20% of its shares to PT Danusa Tambang Nusantara.
August 7, 2023 Sumitomo Metal lifts FY profit forecast on higher gold prices, weak yen Net profit is now forecast at $373 million for the year to March 31, 2024, up from May guidance of $290 million.
August 6, 2023 Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.
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