China now produces 56% of the world’s steel
Chinese production up 9.4% so far this year, despite Beijing's pollution fight and slowing construction.
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Zambia scraps sales tax plan in concession to miners
Relations had soured over proposed tax changes and a dispute between government and Vedanta Resources over its Konkola Copper Mines unit.
Canada’s Banro halts Congo operations after militia attacks
The miner says relentless attacks, including the kidnapping of four employees in July, disrupted mining activities and forced it to suspend operations.
De Beers keeps special terms in place for another diamond sale
De Beers is continuing its policy of offering almost unprecedented flexibility to diamond buyers.
Asia gold-Price dip prompts Indian jewellers to stock up for festivals
Physical gold demand remained subdued for most of the week in major Asian centres.
Gold price rally adds $1.8 billion to these family fortunes
Spurred by central bank easing, gold has gained about 16% in 2019 and is poised for its best year since 2010.
Chile’s Piñera announces frugal 2020 budget amid trade tensions
Centre-right President will boost spending by a modest 3% in his proposed 2020 budget, the lowest increase in a decade.
Bullseye to explore pre-WWII gold shafts in Western Australia
The shafts are located within a 5-kilometre radius of Bullseye's flagship North Laverton Gold Project.
