January 18, 2021

Researchers use niobium, molybdenum to find heat-tolerant alloys for aircraft

Japanese researchers are testing materials that can stand high temperatures and improve the efficiency of gas turbines in power plants and aircraft.

January 15, 2021

Stakes high for Rio Tinto, Mongolia as Oyu Tolgoi talks loom

The next three to six months will be crucial to the future of the vast copper-gold mine, as the companies behind the operation negotiate with the government.

January 14, 2021

India gold demand set to climb as buyers unleash pent-up demand

Demand in India, which trails only China, slumped in 2020 as the pandemic restricted movement and hit logistics.

January 14, 2021

Tension in India over plan to turn Goa into coal hub

Opponents say New Delhi's projects would cut through ecologically sensitive areas, such as the Mollem National Park.

January 12, 2021

China’s ban on Australian coal forces trade flows to realign

While Indonesia was China’s second-biggest supplier, it has now seen demand surge as imports from Australia dropped to nearly zero.

January 11, 2021

India sees $55bn investment in clean coal over next decade

The investment will be made in clean coal facilities, including coal gasification and coal-bed methane.

January 11, 2021

Mongolia may revoke Rio Tinto’s plan for Oyu Tolgoi

The government is considering cancelling and replacing the development and financial plan for the giant copper mine.

January 7, 2021

Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.

January 6, 2021

Erdene shares up on new discovery in Mongolia

Company announced a new gold discovery 3.5 km north of its Bayan Khundii project.

January 5, 2021

China on recovery drive, but risk generator in metals markets – report

Fitch expects Chinese mining operations to continue in full gear since the ramp-up in H220.