August 4, 2023 US discussed ‘creative ways’ to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths – officials The United States is keen to secure sources beyond its main global rival, China, which last year accounted for more than 70% of world rare earth production.
August 4, 2023 Philippines’ Tampakan copper-gold mine may begin operations in 2026 Regulatory concerns over the project have been reduced to almost zero, CEO said.
August 4, 2023 Freeport Indonesia secures copper export permit, plans to contest new export duty Company has obtained a license to ship copper concentrate from its Indonesian operation until May 2024.
August 4, 2023 Vale Indonesia plans to divest 14% stake – minister The shares will be sold to MIND ID, Indonesia's state mining holding company.
August 3, 2023 Jokowi’s EV ambition takes a step forward with cathode factory Aneka Tambang, Indonesia Battery Corporation and a consortium led by LG are building the facility as part of a $9.8 billion “grand package” to build battery production onshore.
August 3, 2023 Craze for anything EV sends steelmaker on $18 billion ride The world’s third-biggest steel firm has seen its shares fall almost 8% in August after a surge in July.
August 3, 2023 Tin price rises on confirmation of mining ban in Myanmar The Wa region is estimated to have accounted for over 70% of Myanmar's tin production in 2022.
August 3, 2023 Mongolia, Rio Tinto have resolved nearly all copper mine tax issues – PM The partners spent years mired in a tussle over development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine which is the country's biggest foreign investment.
August 3, 2023 Global copper smelting ticked higher in July, but China slid Apart from Asia and Oceania, all other regions outside China recorded increasing levels of activity.
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