India also boosting its imports of Russian crude and coal, with both Asian giants taking advantage of the discounts on offer.

The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program. 

With Diwali celebrations in full swing, will India see another record quarter for gold demand?

Foreign-direct investments into Indonesia surged by the most on record, driven by the metals industry.

ISS recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders vote against Rio’s cash offer to acquire 49% of the stock it doesn’t own for C$43 a share, the firm said.

NMG will use the proceeds of the investment to support the finalization of the design, operation, marketing and corporate parameters of the Phase 2 commercial integrated operations.

Indonesia plans to ban the export of tin ingots to encourage investors to set up production facilities and develop its industries to process tin into other products at home.

Advisory firm recommended Turquoise Hill shareholders vote for Rio Tinto’s cash offer to acquire 49% of the shares it doesn’t own for C$43 a share.