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.
December 19, 2018 Freeport to pay Indonesia $32m for illegal forest use – state auditor The government aims to issue a new mining permit for Grasberg - which requires the environmental permit issues to be settled - before the end of the year.
December 19, 2018 Jewellery giant Chow Tai Fook joins De Beers diamond blockchain program The Hong Kong-based company's involvement will further extend the platform’s reach into the Asian diamond sector.
December 18, 2018 Indonesia’s Inalum expects to finalise Freeport deal this week – CEO Inalum was proposing to sell a 10% stake in PT Freeport Indonesia to Papua for $819 million.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
