November 1, 2018 Sumitomo lowers nickel output forecast at Ambatovy mine in Madagascar Due to lower production amid bad weather and a slow ramp-up after a regular maintenance, Sumitomo now expects a loss of 13.6 billion yen.
November 1, 2018 Japan aluminium roller UACJ removes Rusal from 2019 suppliers list-president Japan's top aluminium rolling company is removing Rusal from its suppliers list for next year due to uncertainty over U.S. sanctions.
October 31, 2018 Mongolia looks to list Tavan Tolgoi in NY, Hong Kong in 2019 The government is keen to develop the mine which holds an estimated 7.4 billion tonnes in reserves.
October 31, 2018 China’s CNNC seeking overseas partners to secure uranium "Our vision is to be the world's leading uranium company" - Ni Tao deputy manager of China National Uranium Co Ltd
October 31, 2018 India’s Vedanta Q2 profit falls 34.3%, but beats Street Aanalysts expected the miner to post a profit of 12.68 billion rupees.
October 31, 2018 Japan’s Mitsui may sell stake in Australia thermal coal mine Mitsui has said it will trim its thermal coal assets in the long term but would continue to invest in coking coal - a key raw material for steel-making.
October 30, 2018 ICMM introduces innovation roadmap for cleaner mining vehicles Following two innovation summits between ICMM members and suppliers, a governance model for collaboration has been designed.
October 30, 2018 Japan’s JFE, Kobe Steel cut profit outlook on glitches, higher costs JFE cuts crude steel output plan due to glitches, heavy rains.
October 30, 2018 Chaarat Gold buys Armenian mine from Russia’s Polymetal for $55m Deal is part of Chaarat’s intention of becoming a major regional player in Central Asia, with an annual production of 1 million ounces, which aims to reach through acquisitions.
October 30, 2018 Chaarat Gold says Centerra refused C$2B offer for firm, not just Kumtor The gold miner has given up on Kumtor and decided to focus its efforts on completing a deal for Armenia-based Kapan Mining instead
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