May 29, 2018 Copper supply shock hits India as top plant ordered to close About 13 people died at the site last week after police opened fire as locals protested against alleged pollution.
May 29, 2018 Avanco axes Brazil copper mine production over truck drivers strike The company had warned last week that operations at the open pit mine would be affected by the strike, as fuel and consumables failed to be delivered to site, while…
May 29, 2018 Newmont sells its royalty portfolio to Maverix Metals for $17 million, stake in the junior Other than cash sum, the US miner is receiving 60 million Maverix common shares, representing a 28% stake in the Canadian company and warrants for an additional 10 million common…
May 28, 2018 Hedge funds have never been this bearish on platinum price Large scale speculators in platinum futures go shortest ever as Europe industrial policy chief says "diesel cars are finished".
May 28, 2018 Early stage projects are located in mining-friendly jurisdictions Worldwide there are over 30,000 exploration projects.
May 28, 2018 Billionaire’s battered miner may face investor, political unrest A combination of bad news across its operating industries has made Vedanta one of the biggest losers this year among the 10-member S&P BSE India Metal Index.
May 28, 2018 Vedanta’s troubles worsen as Indian state orders permanent closure of smelter Deadly protests last week over alleged pollution from the Tuticorin smelter have prolonged a shutdown of the 400,000 tonnes-a-year operation. This time it seems to be forever.
May 28, 2018 China metals companies trade on Shanghai exchange’s new platform It will expand to include more commodities, including zinc, lead, nickel, tin and silver, in the next step.
May 28, 2018 Canadian junior Millbrook aims to lead Cuba’s mining pack In late April, Millbrook Minerals became the first copper-zinc explorer to sign an International Economic Association (IEA) contract with Cuba's GeoMinera, becoming the first Canadian firm to sign a deal…
May 28, 2018 Chinalco closes gap on top aluminium producer Hongqiao via Yunnan deal Yunnan Metallurgical Group, which controls Yunnan Aluminium Co Ltd, will be merged into China Copper Co, a joint venture between Chinalco and the Yunnan provincial government.
Indonesia may slash nickel output to steady prices The Indonesian government is proposing a 34% reduction in production from this year’s total to 250 million tonnes next year. December 17, 2025 | 08:20 am
