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India’s surging coal imports driven by captive power users: Russell

India's coal imports appear headed for another strong month in August, raising the question as to why the usually cost-sensitive market hasn't scaled back purchases given a surge in prices to the highest in nearly seven years.

Reuters | August 20, 2018 | 10:48 am

Hedge funds turned record short on metals just before the rout

As U.S.-China trade tensions escalated mid-June, fast-money traders flipped to…

Bloomberg News | August 19, 2018 | 8:33 am

Asia gold buyers snap up bargains as price dive revives demand

Physical gold demand in India regained momentum this week as…

Reuters | August 17, 2018 | 9:25 am

JX Nippon Mining, Mitsui dodge strike at Chile’s Caserones mine

Main mine union accepted an adjusted contractual offer, which marks…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 17, 2018 | 3:52 am

Kaz Minerals surprises market with dividend, Russian copper project buy

The copper miner said it would pay a dividend of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2018 | 6:55 am

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India becomes net importer as punitive iron ore export tax is extended

From 120m tonnes to less than zero in four years.

Frik Els | February 28, 2013 | 8:00 pm

Fraser Institute ranks Finland and Sweden top mining destinations

Meanwhile try avoiding Indonesia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Guatemala, Philippines, and Greece, says Canada's leading public policy think-tank.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2013 | 5:58 pm

Rio appoints former BHP executive as new finance director

Christopher Lynch takes over longstanding finance director Guy Elliott.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2013 | 3:26 pm

Asian oil and gas companies thirsty for foreign acquisitions: Pimco

Asian oil and gas companies are attractive investment options.

MINING.com Editor | February 27, 2013 | 7:20 pm

Mongolia cancels key Oyu Tolgoi licences

Dispute over taxes, costs and revenues intensify.

Frik Els | February 27, 2013 | 4:28 pm

Lynas produces its first rare earths in Malaysia

Plant projected to produce 11,000 tonnes by second quarter of this year.

Kerry Hall | February 27, 2013 | 7:15 am

Turkish gold mining showing some shine

Turkish mining sector reform continues to bear certain fruits.

MINING.com Editor | February 26, 2013 | 7:11 pm

Entree Gold hammered after permit near Oyu Tolgoi cancelled

Vancouver's Entrée Gold can't mine near the massive copper-gold project or Mongolia will "lose its share of profits".

Frik Els | February 26, 2013 | 5:31 pm

Potash prices expected to steady

China and India deals will spark the market back to life such that prices are unlikely to fall below current levels of $400 to $420 per tonne.

Kerry Hall | February 26, 2013 | 6:34 am

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