January 13, 2019

How lapis lazuli helped uncover the role of women in the creation of medieval manuscripts

Prior to this discovery, it was thought that mainly men were allowed to use the blue stone.

January 11, 2019

Asia Gold-China premiums up on investment demand; Indian market on hold

While the general Chinese sentiment is very bullish on the gold price, in India retail buying is weak due to Khar Mass and higher prices.

January 11, 2019

China’s Tsingshan, partners start work on Indonesia battery materials plant

This project refines the key raw material for the preparation of ternary power batteries from the laterite nickel ore – battery-grade nickel-cobalt raw materials.

January 11, 2019

The rising cost of socially responsible investing: Mark Gilbert

As the saying goes, if you think knowledge is expensive, try ignorance.

January 9, 2019

Exports from world’s second-largest copper mine to drop 85%

Concentrate shipments from Indonesia's Grasberg mine, will drop because of a lag in output while operations shift from open pit to underground mining.

January 8, 2019

S.Korea court approves seizure of some of Nippon Steel’s assets

A request was made by plaintiffs in a wartime forced labour case to seize part of the local assets.

January 8, 2019

Gold imports by India said to collapse in `18 as prices bite

Overseas purchases fell to 762 metric tons in 2018, a 20 percent slump from the previous year.

January 8, 2019

Palladium smashes another record with premium over platinum

Shortages of the metal used in autocatalysts for gasoline-fueled vehicles sent its price to yet another all-time high.

January 8, 2019

Gold-backed ETFs gained globally in 2018, even with North America outflows

In December alone, gold-backed ETFs globally rose 3 percent, adding 76 tonnes worth $3.1 billion.

January 7, 2019

New mineral found inside gemstones in Israel

Mineral found in one of junior Shefa Yamim’s gemstones has been recognized and approved as a new mineral by the International Mineralogical Association.