June 4, 2018

U.S. tariffs “unjustified”, Britain’s May tells Trump on call

The leaders spoke for the first time since the announcement in a 30-minute call and agreed to discuss the issue further at the G7 summit in Canada later this week.

June 3, 2018

World’s No. 4 iron ore miner wants to diversify its portfolio

The CEO of Fortescue Metals Group said that the company is working towards finding other commodities to mine.

June 3, 2018

Talks end with China warning trade benefits at risk if U.S. imposes tariffs

China says implementing tariffs will void agreements.

June 2, 2018

Rio Tinto completes sale of Australian coal asset

As soon as the sale was completed, Rio received $150 million in cash and is set to get an unconditional cash payment of $50 million due in 12 months.

June 1, 2018

Metal prices, financing, exploration and assays are all up

No longer under water.

June 1, 2018

China’s Shandong Xinhai told to cut nickel pig iron output for summit -official

Shandong Xinhai has annual nickel pig iron production capacity of around 1.2 million tonnes.

May 31, 2018

Tharisa may join $4.2bn Zimbabwe platinum project

Tharisa would join Karo Resources, founded by mining entrepreneur Loucas Pouroulis, in building the mine.

May 30, 2018

Here’s what miners are getting wrong when it comes to digital transformation

While the global mining industry is quickly becoming more digitally mature, that transformation continues to focus on productivity and profitability, rather than on much needed innovation, a new study shows.

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.