May 10, 2019 World’s largest hard rock lithium mine to get bigger Talison Lithium, a partnership between China’s Tianqi and U.S. group Albemarle, obtained an environmental approval for the A$516-million ($361m) expansion of the Greenbushes mine in Western Australia.
May 8, 2019 Trump bans trade in Iranian metals, ratcheting up tensions The latest order aims to discourage foreign companies and countries that may still be trying to maintain business with Iran.
May 8, 2019 Diamond tycoon fails in third UK bail attempt as assets frozen Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s third attempt to get bail has been denied by a UK court.
May 7, 2019 Indonesia chases manufacturing hub dream as commodities wither Indonesia plans to open up more sectors to foreign investors and reboot its stringent labor laws to become a regional manufacturing powerhouse rivaling Germany and South Korea.
May 7, 2019 Gold imports by India are said to have jumped ahead of festival Inbound shipments grew to 121 tons last month from 52.8 tons a year earlier.
May 7, 2019 Gold glitters in India during key festival as prices dip A rise in consumption by the world's second-biggest gold consumer could help global prices which are currently hovering near a 4-month low.
May 6, 2019 Gold miners continue to cut costs, up production and finally – raise more money Gold mining industry entered 2019 in much better shape.
May 6, 2019 US, allies propose financing for power plant for Papua New Guinea gold mine The Wafi-Golpu mine in Papua New Guinea is considered one of the world's largest untapped gold resources.
May 6, 2019 Oil holds above $60 as supply concerns counter Trump trade talk Oil recovered from early declines after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to escalate his trade war with China.
May 6, 2019 Hong Kong exchange to launch dollar-denominated mini contracts for base metals The new offering comes five years after a similar product fizzled on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
Ferrexpo halts Ukraine operations, furloughs staff after power grid attacks The suspension will remain in place until power can be provided consistently at required levels, the company said. January 20, 2026 | 10:15 am
