Asian mining news

Centerra Gold has confirmed that it is engaged in negotiations with representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic with the aim of resolving the ongoing Kumtor Mine dispute.

Metso Outotec has signed a services contract for the delivery of four ball mill upgrade packages to a copper and gold mine in Asia Pacific.

The memorandum of understanding on Cooperation in Critical Mineral Supply Chains between Australia and the Republic of Korea will further strengthen cooperation in resources and energy, building on previous commitments between the two nations.

OceanaGold Corp. has announced the commencement of processing at the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine in the Philippines.

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.