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.

December 18, 2018

Coal demand seen steady through 2023 thanks to India and China — IEA

Coal consumption is on the rise and will remain roughly stable over the next five years, the International Energy Agency forecasts.