November 8, 2018

Indonesia’s Inalum sells $4B in bonds to fund Freeport purchase

The deal came amid choppy global markets, rocked by trade concerns and slowing economic growth in Asia - including Indonesia.

November 8, 2018

Japan’s Sumitomo Metal cuts FY profit forecast on lower metal prices

Sumitomo Metal cut its full-year forecast, blaming lower-than-expected metal prices amid the U.S.-Sino trade spat, and reduced nickel output.

November 7, 2018

Indonesia hauling ban could paralyse South Sumatra coal mining – Assoc

Indonesia's South Sumatra province plans to ban coal transporters from using public roads from Nov. 8

November 7, 2018

How to avoid the resource curse? Take 6 years to approve deals

To avoid the resource curse Afghanistan needs to stop illegal mining.

November 2, 2018

Asia Gold-India’s festival week fails to spark demand

Diwali is just a week away but there is no improvement in demand.

November 2, 2018

Nippon Steel first-half profit falls 4% on rising costs, slower output

Nippon Steel plans to step up crude steel production in the October-March period, predicting an output of 21.6 million tonnes for the six months, above 20.58 million tonnes a year…

November 2, 2018

Australian Mines shares soar after partnering with Indian firm to produce key battery metal

Second major R&D collaboration this year to examine the use of scandium in next-generation battery storage technology.

November 1, 2018

China slashes Sept U.S. scrap copper imports; sends alumina to Iceland, India

From January to September, scrap copper shipments from the United States fell 13.8 percent.

November 1, 2018

Panasonic Says Gigafactory Profit in Sight as Tesla Ramps Output

Panasonic already makes money on batteries for the Model S and Model X, which it produces domestically.

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.