October 30, 2018

ICMM introduces innovation roadmap for cleaner mining vehicles

Following two innovation summits between ICMM members and suppliers, a governance model for collaboration has been designed.

October 30, 2018

Japan’s JFE, Kobe Steel cut profit outlook on glitches, higher costs

JFE cuts crude steel output plan due to glitches, heavy rains.

October 30, 2018

Chaarat Gold buys Armenian mine from Russia’s Polymetal for $55m

Deal is part of Chaarat’s intention of becoming a major regional player in Central Asia, with an annual production of 1 million ounces, which aims to reach through acquisitions.

October 30, 2018

Chaarat Gold says Centerra refused C$2B offer for firm, not just Kumtor

The gold miner has given up on Kumtor and decided to focus its efforts on completing a deal for Armenia-based Kapan Mining instead

October 30, 2018

Lynas jumps after winning temporary extension for Malaysia rare earth plant

The Australian rare earths miner has been granted an extension to a temporary permit to store residue at its Malaysian site.

October 29, 2018

Lead, the bull market no-one wants to buy into

Lead has all the hallmarks of a classic bull commodity story.

October 29, 2018

Japan steel industry group head worried about signs of slowing China economy

The calm before the storm, potentially.

October 29, 2018

India court asks regulator to decide on Tata, Adani power relief

The plants haven’t been running at full capacity after the court ruled last year that a change in regulations overseas couldn’t be a ground for increasing power prices.

October 28, 2018

Silver boosts treatment for brain-eating bug

The precious metal can help save lives.

October 24, 2018

Copper price drop prompts expansion rethink at top producer

Freeport-McMoRan CEO Richard Adkerson says reduced spending on large-scale projects will add to the impending supply gap on global copper markets.