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Freeport, Indonesia work out Grasberg deal

US copper giant to be given temporary exemption under new mining rules to resume copper exports from Grasberg mine.

Frik Els | January 31, 2017 | 10:03 am

Freeport may resume copper exports from Indonesia in ‘a day or two’ — authorities

Government is considering to extend the miner a temporary permit, valid for up to six months, which would pave the way for Freeport to resume exports from Grasberg.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2017 | 8:13 am

Newcrest Mining gold output falls, but copper rises

Newcrest's gold production dropped to 614,715 ounces in the quarter ended in December, from 615,498 ounces in the three months immediately prior and 620,691 ounces a year ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2017 | 5:17 am

Report: Freeport can ride out Grasberg storm

Indonesia's concentrate export ban, new ownership rules and licence conversion worry investors in Arizona copper giant.

Frik Els | January 27, 2017 | 11:34 am

Gold price: Physical demand from India, China craters

Study shows global surplus of gold jumped to highest since 2005 at the end of last year while worldwide jewellery fabrication is back at 1988 levels.

Frik Els | January 26, 2017 | 12:10 pm

The world’s 10 largest copper mining projects

INTERACTIVE MAP: Together reserves at the global top 10 copper mining projects are worth more than $360 billion.

Frik Els | January 25, 2017 | 11:17 pm

Freeport shares plunge on Grasberg troubles

World's largest listed copper miner said Indonesian export ban will force it to slash spending and operate its giant Grasberg operations at 40% capacity.

Frik Els | January 25, 2017 | 10:24 am

US withdrawal from TPP to impact steel sector — Wood Mackenzie

Steel the US has traditionally exported to TPP countries is high in value–added, which is exactly the kind of product that helps keeping the high-cost local steelmaking business afloat, analysts warn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2017 | 7:05 am

India’s minuscule gold mining industry

Domestic gold production could double in 2017 – to 100,000 ounces.

Frik Els | January 24, 2017 | 12:03 pm

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