Asian mining news

China’s Zijin Mining, one of the world’s largest gold producers, plans to begin construction of a US$500 million processing plant in Kazakhstan this year, following its 2025 acquisition of RG Gold, a Kazakh gold mining company, for US$1.2 billion.

Deswik has opened a new office in Jakarta and will host a customer event, Deswik Exchange Jakarta, on April 16.

Louise Woods, Kimberley Taieb and Elena Guillet, Vinson & Elkins, examine developments in the critical minerals conversation and the implications for mining investors, drawing lessons from the energy sector's long experience in managing sovereign and regulatory risk.

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and project delivery, has been selected by St. Augustine Gold & Copper Ltd. to provide study and engineering services for the Kingking Copper-Gold Project.

As part of its cost optimisation strategy, Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company deploys high-capacity conveyor systems for the transportation of mined rock mass to permanent and temporary storage facilities.

Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has successfully installed China’s largest mill circuit slurry pump. The order includes six WARMAN® MCR® 650 pumps and two WARMAN® MCR® 750 pumps.

Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights into copper’s recent performance and a 2026 outlook for the sector.

As part of its ongoing investment projects, Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Company continues the phased commissioning of new production capacities.

The investment project implemented for the development of the Muruntau deposit plays a crucial role in increasing the production of precious metals at the Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Company (NMMC).

Midana Exploration Pty Ltd (Hancock) and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) representatives attended a Round 9 licence award ceremony held during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on 14 January 2026.