Nornickel shares drop after partial suspension of operations at two mines

The indefinite labour action involves 56 unions, which are protesting a government’s proposed reform they see as "anti-workers".

Prices have climbed almost 7% since Monday and almost 32% since the recent low of $53.36 a tonne hit on June 13.

From the recent low of $53.36 a tonne hit on June 13, iron ore prices have now surged more than 27%.

Met coal hits 2-month high Friday as Chinese imports of steelmaking coal from totalitarian state drops 75% during first half of the year.

Working 50 metres (164 feet) under ground with minimal air supply, Uuganbaatar is one of thousands of Mongolians trying to make a living digging for coal.

The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.

Ore with 62% content in Qingdao added $1.86 overnight to close at $65.91, the highest since May 3 and 20% more than those year lows hit mid-June

India's gold imports in June more than tripled from a year ago

Indonesia says it will invite the head of mining giant Freeport McMoRan Inc to Jakarta this month to try to settle a festering dispute over a new deal to operate the world's second-largest copper mine.