November 8, 2019

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

The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present information on precious metal throughout the supply chain, including the name and geography of the mine where the metal was…

November 8, 2019

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

Gold buying in India picked up this week as a correction in prices revived demand in world's second biggest consumer.

November 7, 2019

Toyota to set up research venture to develop electric vehicles

Toyota set up a JV with Chinese electric car maker BYD as they ramp up efforts to produce zero emissions vehicles.

November 7, 2019

Lynas hunts for Malaysia waste storage site as deadline looms

Malaysia issued Lynas with a six-month licence renewal on Sept. 3.

November 6, 2019

Is China locking up Indonesian nickel?

As it has done with cobalt, graphite and rare earths, China appears to be locking up the nickel market.

November 6, 2019

Indonesia may decide on Thursday whether to resume nickel ore exports

Indonesia may decide this week whether to resume nickel ore exports after halting shipments to investigate reports of export rule violations.

November 5, 2019

Global gold production dragged down by Grasberg

Stricter environmental rules leading to output cuts in world no 1 producer China contributes to quarterly decline.

November 4, 2019

India’s October gold imports drop 33% on weak festive demand

In value terms, the October imports were at $1.84 billion, slightly higher than last year's $1.76 billion.

November 4, 2019

Lynas and Malaysia ink deal to sell rare earth waste, attract customers

The agreement comes amid protests by environmentalists who say the miner's rare earths plant fails to meet safety standards.

November 3, 2019

Malaysia to issue bauxite mining licences by January after ban lifted

The Southeast Asian country was once the biggest bauxite supplier to top aluminium producer China.