November 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia studies graphite, rare earths trading platform – minister

The Kingdom has been studying setting up the trading platform for the past three months and it does not expect a decision to be made before the next six.

November 29, 2023

Nippon Steel to hunt for more coking coal, iron ore assets

Japan's top steelmaker already owns stakes in several coking coal mines.

November 29, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric JV kicks off Saudi exploration campaign

The joint venture has exclusive access to approximately 48,500 square kilometres of land on the Arabian Shield.

November 29, 2023

India launches first part of critical minerals auction worth $5.4 billion

India will also announce the acquisition of lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina in a month or two.

November 28, 2023

Obscure coal stock with 2,900% gains is world’s star IPO in 2023

PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi stock has surged since its listing in March, following a $25 million offering.

November 28, 2023

Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study 

Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world.

November 23, 2023

Uranium sector ‘scrambling’ to fill supply gap

The price of uranium will hit triple-digits for the first time since 2007 as nations weaning off oil and seeking energy security deplete nuclear fuel supplies, says investment fund.

November 23, 2023

Nickel price at lowest since 2021 on oversupply concerns

The global nickel market had a surplus of 23,900 metric tons in September.

November 23, 2023

Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall

The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.

November 21, 2023

Indonesia aims to start collecting levies from coal miners in January

The proceeds will be used to compensate miners who supply to the state-owned power firm at the capped price.