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Indonesia allows nine companies to resume nickel ore exports

Among the companies allowed to export ore again are state-controlled miner PT Aneka Tambang and PT Trimegah Bangun Persada.

Reuters | November 11, 2019 | 10:56 am

China Moly joins Huayou in Indonesia nickel project

China Molybdenum Co said it planned to take an indirect…

Reuters | November 10, 2019 | 8:26 am

Tradewind launches new blockchain app to increase transparency in precious metals markets

The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present…

MINING.com editor | November 8, 2019 | 12:38 pm

Asia Gold-India discounts drop to 5-month low as buying resumes

Gold buying in India picked up this week as a…

Reuters | November 8, 2019 | 9:24 am

Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles

Toyota set up a JV with Chinese electric car maker…

Reuters | November 7, 2019 | 3:54 pm

US, China reach substantial ‘phase one’ trade deal, Trump says

The agreement marks the largest breakthrough in the 18-month trade war that has hurt the economies of both nations.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2019 | 1:23 pm

How do miners dispose of their waste in the sea?

Sea disposal of mining waste could spread as Indonesia weighs adopting the technique for new nickel projects.

Reuters | October 11, 2019 | 12:29 pm

Heaven-Sent Gold seeks $200 million in Hong Kong IPO

The company owns two South African gold mines.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2019 | 8:46 am

Indian miners lobby against government plans for national coal index

India plans to create a national coal index to end state-run Coal India's control over prices and privatize the coal sector.

Reuters | October 10, 2019 | 9:10 am

Policy uncertainty, resource nationalism and environmental protection key themes for Asia mining

Fitch analysts expect risks to the Chinese economy will continue to rise, with no easy resolution to the trade dispute with the US on the horizon.

MINING.com Editor | October 9, 2019 | 3:23 pm

Russia’s Polymetal may invest in rare earth project to tap electric vehicle demand

The country's largest rare earth project, Tomtor, is being developed by the gold and silver producer's top shareholder.

Reuters | October 9, 2019 | 1:29 pm

Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really?

Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.

Reuters | October 8, 2019 | 3:50 pm

China’s Tsingshan helped drive record drop in nickel inventories

After developing a reputation as a disruptive industry force for its role in popularizing nickel pig iron production in China, Tsingshan looks set to upend the industry’s supply and demand dynamics again.

Bloomberg News | October 8, 2019 | 11:47 am

BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning

The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2019 | 10:58 am

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