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.

November 20, 2018

Nippon Steel braces for weaker prices amid fears over China slowdown

Natural disasters and glitches at their ageing facilities have prevented Nippon Steel from producing as much steel as they had planned.

November 19, 2018

Saudi King to open $22.7B mining project on Thursday, Al Arabiya TV

The project is part of an industrial scheme aimed at opening up Saudi's north to development that will boost job creation.