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Trafigura nickel fraud would not happen at Glencore, CEO says

Trafigura found that some cargoes it had bought didn't contain the nickel they were supposed to, and spent two months uncovering the scheme.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2023 | 7:31 am

Mitsubishi Materials targets more mines to triple copper output by 2030

Company is also considering mergers and acquisitions in rare earth…

Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 7:05 am

Magnesium – a promising candidate for rechargeable batteries

Japanese researchers want magnesium batteries to become a reality.

Staff Writer | February 16, 2023 | 5:04 am

Malaysia says Lynas’ license could be revoked if it fails to comply with curbs

Company has to comply with conditions prohibiting the production of…

Reuters | February 15, 2023 | 8:11 am

Turkey to temporarily suspend some gold imports after quakes

Turkey was also the biggest buyer of gold among central…

Bloomberg News | February 14, 2023 | 10:28 am

Gold production from top miners to recover in H2 — report

The collective production of the top 10 global gold producers is expected to recover by around 13.5% in H2 2021, according to GlobalData.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2021 | 9:38 am

India asks Coal India to invest in electric vehicles, charging pods

The federal government-controlled miner has already announced plans to invest in solar wafer manufacturing and power generation.

Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 8:12 am

BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture

The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2021 | 3:42 am

India snags cheap Australian coal sitting at Chinese ports

The fuel is being bought at a $12 to $15 a tonne discount to fresh shipments from Australia.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2021 | 10:53 am

Home: Scarcity keeps tin strapped to the roller coaster

Some alleviation of global supply-chain stresses is set to come in the unlikely form of China's power crunch.

Reuters | October 1, 2021 | 7:58 am

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2021 | 3:49 am

Jakarta to jolt sliding nickel price – report

Indonesia’s EV ambitions, growing nickel mining dominance (echoes of Congo-cobalt) and new export rules are as disruptive as its 2014 ore ban – and good news for producers elsewhere.

Frik Els | September 29, 2021 | 1:25 pm

Jewelers sell $1 gold online as Indians warm up to internet buys

The jewelers have launched the offers just as the festive season begins in India, when gold demand peaks.

Bloomberg News | September 29, 2021 | 9:06 am

Uzbekistan may sell 10-15% stake in Navoi mining giant in 2024

The Navoi mining conglomerate accounts for 10% of Uzbekistan’s industrial output.

Reuters | September 29, 2021 | 7:34 am

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