September 8, 2016

Gregor Gregersen: Singapore is an oasis of security and stability for storing bullion

They have low taxes and a stable economy- having had budget surpluses in the last 25 years for all but two years. The country’s wealth has been built on innovation…

September 8, 2016

US, China climate pact devastating for coal price

New study forecasts global thermal coal trade to shrink by 373 million tonnes per year, leading to minimum 30% fall in coal prices post 2020.

September 8, 2016

China cargoes keep copper price positive

For the first eight months copper concentrate imports are up 35% at nearly 11 million tonnes.

September 6, 2016

Tasmania govt wants to restart Australia’s oldest mine

In commercial production since 1896, the Mount Lyell copper and gold mine on Tasmania's west coast was put on care and maintenance two years ago.

September 5, 2016

BHP Billiton launches Prospects blog

The blogs will offer views on economics, commodities outlook and individual markets, and broader issues such as policy, governance and our social contribution.

September 4, 2016

Coal India pushes into solar

Coal India is diversifying its core business through a plan to install 600 megawatts of solar power in four states.

September 2, 2016

Caterpillar to close Belgium plant, lay off 2000 workers

The possible plant closure, which could cost around 2,000 jobs, is part of a global restructuring plan announced in September that could see CAT cutting as many as 10,000 jobs…

September 1, 2016

Chart of the day: Asian PMIs finally turning upward

Followers of commodities dependent on the health of Asian manufacturing had something to brighten their spirits on Thursday.

August 31, 2016

Ownership of Panguna copper-gold mine triggers fresh dispute

Conflict comes as Rio Tinto donated its majority stake in the operation to both Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville last month.

August 30, 2016

Mongolia wants Rio to speed up Oyu Tolgoi expansion

Once the underground expansion is completed Ouy Tolgoi would become one of the three largest copper mines in the world.