October 29, 2018

Japan steel industry group head worried about signs of slowing China economy

The calm before the storm, potentially.

October 29, 2018

India court asks regulator to decide on Tata, Adani power relief

The plants haven’t been running at full capacity after the court ruled last year that a change in regulations overseas couldn’t be a ground for increasing power prices.

October 28, 2018

Silver boosts treatment for brain-eating bug

The precious metal can help save lives.

October 24, 2018

Copper price drop prompts expansion rethink at top producer

Freeport-McMoRan CEO Richard Adkerson says reduced spending on large-scale projects will add to the impending supply gap on global copper markets.

October 24, 2018

Freeport CEO says miner not actively looking to sell itself soon

Any strategic move would be possible -- as long as it’s in the best interests of shareholders.

October 23, 2018

Dyson picks Singapore to build electric cars rivaling Tesla

From vacuum cleaners to electric vehicles.

October 23, 2018

POSCO posts highest quarterly profit since 2011 on strong steel prices

POSCO's revenue in Q3 rose 9.1% from a year earlier to 16.4 trillion won, beating the analysts' estimate of 16 trillion won.

October 23, 2018

Caterpillar plummets after flagging tariffs-triggered high material costs

The world's no.1 heavy machinery maker reported third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates, but said the ongoing trade dispute resulted in $40 million in extra costs for materials in the…

October 22, 2018

Glencore boss Ivan Glasenberg to retire in 3-5 years — report

He is said to have already begun training three to four people to succeed him in the job.

October 21, 2018

Boom in EV batteries helps suppliers older than Ford’s Model T

Brazil's Vale expects the EV revolution to boost battery market nickel demand to as much as 700,000 tons in 2025, from just 36,000 tons this year.