December 3, 2018 Nautilus setting JV to secure support vessels for Solwara 1 project The support ship will be used at the company's Solwara 1 gold, copper and silver project, off the coast of Papua Guinea, set to be the world’s first commercial deep-sea…
November 30, 2018 Construction on $4B Indonesia EV battery project begins Jan 2019 – Minister Looking at its resources, Indonesia will become the main player in lithium batteries.
November 29, 2018 Mitsubishi Materials says its Indonesia copper smelter declared force majeure on some deliveries The smelter went into maintenance that was scheduled for about 30 days, but has been extended due to a lack of oxygen supply from a neighboring oxygen plant.
November 29, 2018 India’s Adani says to fully fund its troubled Australia coal project Taking a big step closer to building the long-touted project that has faced fierce resistance from green groups.
November 29, 2018 Indonesian president calls for Freeport deal to be wrapped up quickly For Indonesian President Joko Widodo, seeking reelection next year, getting a majority stake in the mine for Indonesia would be a political boon.
November 28, 2018 Indian court panel says state government overreached by closing Vedanta smelter The company was not given any notice or opportunity to explain its position.
November 23, 2018 Global iron ore market well supplied, growth in production ahead — reports Global iron ore production will grow due to mine expansions in Brazil and increasing output from India.
November 22, 2018 Saudi Arabia says new mining project to increase non-oil GDP by 3% King Salman inaugurated the Waad Al-Shamaal mining project, which is expected to boost the kingdom's GDP by $6.4 billion and its non-oil GDP by 3%.
November 22, 2018 Weddings boost Indian demand; activity muted in other hubs Local gold prices were trading near their lowest since Oct. 1, as an appreciation in the rupee made buying overseas cheaper.
November 21, 2018 Indonesia’s push for electrification and its impact on domestic coal – report Due to better coal economics and relatively unsupportive renewable energy policies, we expect coal to still dominate the fuel mix at more than 60% from now until 2027.
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
