February 15, 2019

Mongolia posts 6.9% economic growth in 2018

Coal and copper generate almost 70% of Mongolia's total export revenues and most of its mining output is sold to neighboring China.

February 15, 2019

India, Japan demand falls; holiday hangover dulls trade elsewhere

Until there is a solution to what is happening globally with Brexit and trade talks, we might see no clear direction.

February 13, 2019

Mitsubishi Materials cuts sales estimate for Indonesia copper smelter

Maintenance and slower ramp-up last year caused a reduction in copper cathode output by 26,000 tonnes.

February 12, 2019

Livent to export Chinese lithium in 2019 due to subsidy uncertainty

The action will increase Livent's sale taxes in China but give it greater access to growing markets for lithium in Japan, South Korea and elsewhere.

February 12, 2019

Bougainville’s $58B gold-copper mine rights safe for now as Mining Act changes rejected

The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has rejected controversial changes to its mining law.

February 12, 2019

Inside the global iron ore crisis: What’s next in four charts

Iron ore’s dramatic rally will raise costs for steelmakers, potentially crimping their profit margins, unless they are able to pass on the additional burden to customers.

February 12, 2019

Iron ore futures tumble in Singapore as Vale-driven rally frays

Vale has flagged production cuts of as much as 70 million tons in the wake of the deadly dam breach, spurring worries about a substantial loss of seaborne supply.

February 11, 2019

Vancouver miner to partner with Zijin for gold project in the Kyrgyz Republic

The project encircles the Taldybulak Levoberejnyi Mine, which was recently built by Zijin and contains 3.2 million ounces in reserves and resources at a grade of 7.2 g/t.

February 11, 2019

World’s top uranium miner Cameco in no hurry to resume production

The company says it has seen a significant improvement over the past year, with prices up about 20%, but believes conditions are not where they need to be to restart…

February 8, 2019

India’s Tata Steel Q3 standalone profit soars on robust production

Analysts have said that due to pressure on steel prices, the third quarter could be the last good quarter for steelmakers before a long period of muted growth.