Indonesia's mining ministry has identified 18 projects, valued at $38.6bn, aimed at developing the nation's natural resources.

Vale has reported an increase in iron ore production, reaching 83.6 million tonnes (mt) in the second quarter of 2025, a 4% YoY rise.

Champion Iron has reached a definitive framework agreement with Nippon Steel and Sojitz to develop the Kami iron ore project.

Zimbabwe has reported a 30% surge in spodumene concentrate exports in the first half (H1) of 2025, despite a drop in global lithium prices.

Clayton UTZ has emerged as the leading M&A legal adviser by value in the metals & mining sector during the first half (H1) of 2025.

Russian exports of precious metals, including gold and silver, to China have seen a significant increase in the first half of the year.