April 20, 2021

China’s metal imports from Myanmar show trade contortions amid post-coup protest

Chinese trade data gave a mixed snapshot of neighbour Myanmar's ability to keep up metal shipments in March amid unrest after February's coup.

April 20, 2021

Indonesian gold miner Archi postpones $500 million IPO

The gold miner, a unit of Indonesian conglomerate Rajawali Group, made the decision after gauging demand for the Jakarta IPO last month.

April 19, 2021

Lynas revenue jumps 21% as rare earth prices hit new records

"While the persistence of the COVID crisis, especially in Europe, calls for careful forecasts for our business ahead, we see the rare earth market recovering very quickly," the world's largest…

April 19, 2021

Turquoise Hill’s Oyu Tolgoi mine partially resumes shipments to China

Canadian miner declared force majeure on some Chinese contracts last month due to covid-19-led curbs.

April 16, 2021

In depth interview: Friedland on the new world order

"We’re here to talk about the revenge of the miners and how important it is that we sustainably mine copper metal for the new world economy."

April 16, 2021

As Sanjeev Gupta rose from trader to tycoon, several banks backed away

Four banks dropped Liberty’s commodity trading business after alleged paperwork problems in metal trades.

April 15, 2021

Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain

Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities.

April 15, 2021

Singapore nickel trader’s lavish lifestyle allegedly fueled by $740m fraud

The police have called it one of the city-state’s largest-ever suspected investment fraud schemes.

April 15, 2021

Home: Re-thinking zinc as 2021 benchmark smelter terms tumble

A sharp drop in this year's benchmark smelter treatment charges amounts to a collective re-assessment of the zinc market's underlying dynamics.

April 15, 2021

Philippines lifts nine-year ban on new mines to boost revenues

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to investments.