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  • Nickel$15,870/t+0.13%
  • Zinc$3,744/t−0.09%
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  • Lithium$14,542/t−0.04%
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Asia Pacific

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 Asia Pacific mining news delivers critical coverage of the region’s dynamic mineral sector, from Australia’s iron ore exports to China’s rare earth strategy. Explore updates on mining policies, environmental regulations, commodity prices, and exploration breakthroughs across key nations like Indonesia, Mongolia, and the Philippines. As the APAC region continues to shape global mining flows, this hub provides timely, trusted insights for industry analysts, investors, and reporters. Stay connected with our reporting across China Mining, Australia Mining, and Rare Earths.

Asia Pacific • Oct 13, 2025

Russia’s Coal Industry Faces Its Harshest

Sanctions, collapsing prices, and logistical strain push miners toward structural decline Russia’s coal sector — once a symbol of industrial might and regional stability — has…

Asia Pacific • Oct 9, 2025

India’s Mineral Exchange Revolution: IBM to

India has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its mineral economy. The Ministry of Mines has officially empowered the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) to register…

Asia Pacific • Oct 1, 2025

Steel Giants Grow Wary of India’s Iron Ore

October 1, 2025 — Mumbai – India’s iron ore auctions, once a competitive battlefield for domestic and global steelmakers, are now showing signs of buyer fatigue.…

Asia Pacific • Sep 27, 2025

Queensland’s Coal Royalty Standoff: Why

Brisbane, 27 September 2025 — The fallout from Queensland’s coal royalty regime has escalated into a high-stakes battle over jobs, investment, and the state’s fiscal stability.…

Asia Pacific • Sep 23, 2025

Why China’s copper smelters are squeezed as

China’s copper smelters, responsible for more than half of global refined output, are facing renewed margin pressure as sulphuric acid prices—a critical revenue-supporting byproduct—fall sharply. The…

Asia Pacific • Sep 22, 2025

India Secures Second ISA Contract

NEW DELHI – India has secured a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, extending its position…

Asia Pacific • Sep 19, 2025

India’s first private gold mine: can Jonnagiri

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh – India is preparing to turn on its first large private gold mine at Jonnagiri, a development that could modestly reduce the country’s…

Asia Pacific • Aug 28, 2025

China Caps Coal Output to Halt Price Slide

BEIJING, Aug 28 – China, the world’s largest coal consumer and producer, has moved to cap coal production after a supply surge in the first half…

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