September 2, 2019

Indonesia’s nickel ban shows resource nationalism on the march

While Indonesia has an estimated nickel ore reserves of 2.8 billion metric tons, proven stockpiles are only about 600 million to 700 million tonnes.

August 30, 2019

Ramu sends nickel price to 5-year high amid tightest market in decade

Nickel price rockets after Papua New Guinea plant supplying 23% of LME warehoused nickel faces shutdown over ocean spill.

August 30, 2019

Iron ore rebounds from selloff on hopes of China demand

The most-traded January 2020 iron ore on the Dalian Commodity Exchange ended 4% higher at 607.50 yuan ($85.65) a tonne.

August 30, 2019

Global producer seeks Q4 aluminium premium of $110/T from Japan buyers

The latest quarterly pricing negotiations began this week between Japanese buyers and global producers, including Rio Tinto and South32.

August 30, 2019

Asia gold: demand mixed as consumers sell expensive gold for profit, buy silver

Global benchmark spot gold prices were on course for a fourth straight monthly rise.

August 30, 2019

World’s largest coal miner likely to keep dominating Indian market

The South Asian economy will allow 100% foreign direct investment in mining and sale of coal, said India's trade minister.

August 30, 2019

Indonesian minister expedites ore export ban

Talk of the ban has sent prices of nickel soaring on the Shanghai and London markets.

August 30, 2019

Government approves Japan Gold’s expansion plans

The Canadian miner applied for new prospecting rights applications in the Southern Kyushu Epithermal Gold Province.

August 29, 2019

Nickel price forecast revised up as speculative rally boosts tight market — report

Nickel prices rallied over 34% from the beginning of July, mainly on the back of a flurry of speculative activity spurred by supplyside fears in Indonesia.

August 28, 2019

Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets

Gold bars fraudulently stamped with the logos of major refineries are in the global market to launder smuggled or illegal gold.