Four things to know about palladium

Palladium is part of the platinum group metals that is used extensively in manufacturing.

Gulf News | November 18, 2012 | 5:14 pm

Sudan central bank boosts dollar supply after gold sale

African country hit hard after losing three-quarters of oil production

Gulf News | February 12, 2012 | 9:42 pm

Positive US outlook holds gold steady

Precious metal may face selling pressure Mumbai: Gold was little changed in thin holiday trading amid speculation that the US economic recovery may continue and curb demand for the precious metal as a haven investment. Cash bullion traded at $1,604.20...

Gulf News | December 26, 2011 | 8:00 pm

Iron ore may rise to $150 if China eases credit rules

Umetal.com forecast based on Chinese demand New York: Iron ore may rise to $150 (Dh551) a metric tonne by March on expectations China's central bank will ease credit conditions and as labourers return to public works projects after the Chinese New ...

Gulf News | December 26, 2011 | 8:00 pm

70,000 coal workers in India return to work after 35 days

Gulf News reports the agitation for a separate Telangana state has suffered a setback with nearly 70,000 workers of Singareni Collieries returning to work, ending a 35 days long strike. Coal production, which had come to a halt creating a major power crisis in the state, returned to full capacity.

Gulf News | October 18, 2011 | 8:57 pm

Yanzhou Coal’s 91% jump in profit beats estimates

Yanzhou Coal Mining Co, China's fourth-biggest producer, beat analysts' estimates with a 91 per cent gain in first-half profit after demand from the world's fastest-growing major economy boosted prices.

Gulf News | August 21, 2011 | 9:13 pm

Production milestone at Sohar Aluminium

Industry in Omani port city celebrates one millionth tonne of aluminium from $2.4b smelter.

Gulf News | August 21, 2011 | 8:13 pm