Indians pawning the family gold amid credit crunch
The trend, which has prompted some lenders to impose restrictions as risks and borrowing costs rise, has been accelerated by record gold prices.
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Lynas received a renewed operating licence for its Malaysian processing plant earlier in the day.
Tianqi Lithium’s H1 net profit slumps, clinches LG Chem supply deal
Tianqi's first-half net profit fell 85.2% from the same period a year ago.
China’s Qianhai Mercantile Exchange launches copper rod trading
A total of 641.86 tonnes of copper rods changed hands on the first day of trade, with a turnover of 29.94 million yuan ($4.23 million).
Mali’s new mining code ends tax exemptions, shortens regulatory stability period
Mali is the continent’s third-biggest gold producer.
Iron ore’s balloon is popped, but prices may have deflated too much — opinion
Iron ore's bubble has burst in the last month with prices down by a third.
South African coal miner plans new climate change strategy
South African businesses are responding to climate change as environmental groups sue the government for not cracking down on pollution from coal-fired power plants.
Botswana Diamonds renews two licences in central Kalahari
The licences, which cover just over 300 square miles, are located in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert.
Talga hopeful with maiden resource estimate for Swedish project
The Perth-based miner is now seeking for partners to further explore and develop the project.