December 31, 2018 Rio Tinto, Mongolia sign power deal for Oyu Tolgoi copper mine The Oyu Tolgoi project is central to Rio Tinto's push to diversify its portfolio away from iron ore.
December 28, 2018 India in talks with US over steel tariff exemption – govt official "We need to look after the interests of the domestic steel industry"
December 28, 2018 Asia Gold-Safe haven lure fails to lift demand; Indian jewellers stock up Physical gold demand lacked vigour in most Asian hubs this week as limited safe haven interest failed to lift activity into the year end.
December 27, 2018 Human activity creates 208 new mineral species Study shows mining has sparked "unparalleled inorganic compound diversification" like rabbittite at Lucky Strike, Utah and a handful found on smelter walls
December 26, 2018 Dalian coke futures end at 3-week low on demand concerns Chinese iron ore and rebar contracts, however, edged up on hopes that steel demand will pick up.
December 26, 2018 Japan’s Sumitomo Metal sees global nickel deficit nearly halving in 2019 Global demand for nickel is seen increasing by 3.4 percent in 2019 from this year to 2.339 million tonnes.
December 21, 2018 Indian court orders Vedanta to not reopen copper smelter for a month – petitioner The case was filed in the Madras high court by anti-Vedanta campaigner Fatima Babu, challenging a decision by the national green tribunal.
December 21, 2018 Asia Gold – Higher prices and holiday season keep buyers at bay For the next few weeks demand will remain subdued. Overseas suppliers and even some jewellers will take a break for year-end celebrations.
December 21, 2018 Freeport Indonesia has new mining permit valid to 2031 The permit given to PT Freeport Indonesia is valid up to 2031, and could be extended another ten years.
December 20, 2018 The year that politics broke the metals cycle: Andy Home In a world where the Trump Administration is leading a return to economic and resource nationalism, it’s hard to see how global metals can break free of global politics.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am
