China’s Qianhai Mercantile Exchange launches copper rod trading

The fund, with just a 5.2% stake in Cliffs, has vowed to sell or spin the miner's international operations.

The White House document concludes that the cost of mitigating the effects of climate change could rise by as much as 40%.

Seven prime ministers, other top politicians received funds.

Western Australia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended state approval for the project, under certain conditions.

The controversial US$15bn Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project is being developed by Indian conglomerate Adani Group.

Indonesia's top copper miner hopes next month to ramp up production and restart concentrate shipments from Grasberg, one of the world's largest copper mines.

Cost reduction measures in the mining industry could well have undermined the sector's productivity, which remains down, according to a new EY report.

About $500 million of exports a month have been halted in Southeast Asia's biggest economy because of the minerals dispute.

They can also buy a car and even pay visits to the local doctor with the shiny yellow metal.