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Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2021 | 3:49 am

Jakarta to jolt sliding nickel price – report

Indonesia’s EV ambitions, growing nickel mining dominance (echoes of Congo-cobalt)…

Frik Els | September 29, 2021 | 1:25 pm

Jewelers sell $1 gold online as Indians warm up to internet buys

The jewelers have launched the offers just as the festive…

Bloomberg News | September 29, 2021 | 9:06 am

Uzbekistan may sell 10-15% stake in Navoi mining giant in 2024

The Navoi mining conglomerate accounts for 10% of Uzbekistan’s industrial…

Reuters | September 29, 2021 | 7:34 am

One of the world’s largest clean energy projects closer to becoming reality

Sun Cable’s AAPowerLink project will deliver up to 3.2 GW…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 29, 2021 | 5:06 am

Gold and titanium nanowires restore vision in blind mice

Researchers from Fudan University and the University of Science and Technology of China tried curing blindness using gold and titanium.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 11, 2018 | 7:30 am

Indonesia to lead nickel production: BMI

The market intelligence firm says global nickel ore production growth will continue to accelerate in 2018 as major producer countries see a recovery in production levels following subdued output in 2017.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 9, 2018 | 4:31 pm

Chile files complaint to block sale of SQM shares to Chinese companies

Chile’s antitrust regulator FNE will need to review the complaint.

Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 3:32 pm

China spreads the love to all sources of energy, even hated coal

China mines and burns about half the world’s coal, so it can’t totally ditch it.

Bloomberg News | March 9, 2018 | 12:28 pm

Tesla chief executive asks Trump for ‘fair outcome’ on China trade

Elon Musk took to Twitter to call on U.S. President Donald Trump to challenge Chinese auto trade rules.

Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 6:44 pm

More countries want to be exempt from Trump’s tariffs

Brazil, Argentina, Japan and the EU have expressed concerns about the measure.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 8, 2018 | 5:18 pm

Why electric vehicles could fracture the nickel market: Andy Home

The EV story is a strong, slow-burn bull case for higher nickel prices.

Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 12:26 pm

Diamond-backed raffle for “world’s most expensive dinner” canceled

The experience would include $17,000 diamond chopsticks and an 18-course dinner prepared by the Michelin-starred team from Jaan.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 6, 2018 | 6:26 pm

Asian gold-backed ETFs grow by nearly 10% in February -WGC

Asian-listed gold ETFs added 7.9 tonnes worth $318.1 million, an 8.3 percent increase from January.

Reuters | March 6, 2018 | 11:49 am

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