Asian mining news

Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices edged up in East Asia in the past week amid tight availability of spot units, tracking the previous rally in China, reports Dalila Ouerghi and Zihao Li, Fastmarkets.

Altilium Group Ltd and PT Indo Mineral Research are set to advance a sustainable, next-generation nickel extraction technology in Indonesia.

Battery-grade lithium prices in Asia nudged higher over the week to 28 October on lingering tightness in supply, costlier feedstock and monthly restocking among buyers, reports Fastmarkets.

Vale and XCMG Machinery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for potential supply of equipment, including zero-emission, and autonomous equipment.

Having successfully pursued a global expansion in recent decades, BME is making good in a new phase for its Indonesian operations.

Barrick Gold Corp. has reported preliminary 3Q21 sales and production, remaining on track to achieve 2021 guidance.

Centerra Gold Inc. has filed an application requesting urgent interim measures to address critical operational and safety problems at the Kumtor Mine.

Enter Engineering and thyssenkrupp AG have announced the signing of an Agreement of Intent.

Global nickel mine production is expected to grow by nearly 7% in 2021, supported by Indonesia and the Philippines, says GlobalData.

Zinc mines are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, according to GlobalData, with production expected to recover by approximately 5% in 2021.