February 3, 2019 Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.
February 1, 2019 Lithium giant’s landmark deal is big step to battery ‘dream’ Chile's development agency Corfo doesn't know whether the county we’ll ever make vehicles, but it would like to at least see battery parts produced locally.
February 1, 2019 Thyssenkrupp in constructive talks with EU on Tata Steel JV The commission has set an April 29 deadline to rule on the transaction, which would create Europe’s second-largest steelmaker after ArcelorMittal.
February 1, 2019 Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how it will impact on iron ore markets going forward.
February 1, 2019 Asia Gold-Chinese demand jumps; Indian buyers hold off with eye on budget Global benchmark gold prices registered a fourth straight monthly gain in January.
January 31, 2019 Japan steel federation chief sees higher domestic output in 2019 The nation's crude steel output slipped 0.3 percent to a nine-year low in 2018, as a string of natural disasters and glitches at steel plants led to slower production.
January 31, 2019 Japan’s Idemitsu, Kyushu Elec, Tokyo Gas scrap coal-fired power plant plan Kyushu Electric and Tokyo Gas said instead they will consider building a gas-fired power plant, using liquefied natural gas (LNG), at the same site owned by Idemitsu.
January 30, 2019 Climbing nickel output to cast shadow on prices "Current price moves are a knee jerk reaction to the Vale news," said BMO Capital Markets analyst Kash Kamal.
January 29, 2019 Indonesia plans electric vehicle incentives for foreign car makers Indonesian officials targeting 20% EV production by 2025.
January 29, 2019 Mongolia, overseas investigators probe Oyu Tolgoi corruption claims as ex-minister re-arrested An investigation is ongoing into suspected abuse of power - that former finance minister Bayartsogt held shares in a foreign company before the Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
