February 21, 2018

Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever

The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise.

February 19, 2018

Mosaic says quarterly revenue rises 12 pct

Company said rising potash and phosphate prices boosted net sales.

February 18, 2018

Moody’s bullish on base metals, US steel

Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas. 

February 16, 2018

US Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum

Some U.S. lawmakers and steel and aluminum users have urged caution in any restrictions to avoid disruptions or price spikes in the raw materials.

February 16, 2018

Vale’s iron ore output hit record high in 2017

Output of the steelmaking material reached 366.5 million tonnes last year, boosted by record high productionat Vale's northern system, which composed of its Carajás, Serra Leste and the massive S11D…

February 13, 2018

Gemfields reveals and denies fresh human rights abuse claims in Mozambique

As part of Gemfields' philosophy of “total transparency”, the company revealed is facing claims of human rights abuses in Mozambique, where it mines rubies.

February 12, 2018

China will crack down on illegal coal mining in 2018: safety watchdog

Coal mines that fail to meet safety measures or operational standards will be ordered to close and rectify violations, the State Administration of Work Safety said.

February 9, 2018

Asia Gold-Price dip perks up demand ahead of festive, wedding seasons

Spot gold has declined about 1 percent so far this week and was headed for a second straight weekly drop due to a recovery in the dollar.

February 8, 2018

Copper steadies, iron ore price climbs on blockbuster Chinese imports

Chinese traders chase copper concentrate and iron ore cargoes lifting January import volumes 25% and 19% over already record-breaking 2017.

February 8, 2018

Vedanta hit by iron ore mining halt in Goa

Company's shares fell as much as 5.5% on the news that the Indian Supreme Court had cancelled all the 88 existing iron ore mining licences in the Indian coastal state…