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.

October 21, 2018

Chinese rescuers race to save workers trapped in mine accident -Xinhua

A rock burst at around 11 p.m. on Saturday destroyed part of a water drainage tunnel in a coal mine.

October 19, 2018

Asia Gold-India festival demand dims as price rally bites

Gold demand in this years Dusherra falls by 40% in some pockets.

October 19, 2018

Flow of LME nickel to hidden storage dents bull story

465,000 tonnes of nickel play 'hide and seek'

October 18, 2018

India’s renewables sector forecast to double in the next five years

In the near term, coal remains to be the hot topic in India.

October 18, 2018

Mountain Province Diamonds latest sale nets $24 million

Mountain Province Diamonds is a 49% participant with De Beers in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine.

October 17, 2018

China chloralkali industry key driver of world salt market growth – report

World salt exports rose to 64 million tonnes in 2017, up 10 million tonnes from 2016.

October 17, 2018

Freeport CEO may be ready to sell, but are there any buyers?

With its biggest stock overhang and a deal around its flagship asset in Indonesia close to being solved, the miner has said all options are open, even potentially a sale…