September 30, 2018 Baby girl survival rates in India fall when gold prices go up: study The cost of a dowry becomes unaffordable.
September 28, 2018 China battery firms set up $700m nickel joint venture in Indonesia Several global metals producers have also set their sights on Indonesia's nickel reserves, looking to tap an expected surge in demand for the battery metal.
September 28, 2018 Asia Gold-Buying picks up in China on lower prices; India discounts narrow Physical demand saw an uptick in the world's biggest gold consumer, China, after prices fell to six-week lows this week.
September 27, 2018 Komatsu to build $285m headquarters in Milwaukee The planned campus would include about 170,000 square feet of office space, a 20,000-square-foot museum and training building, and 410,000 square feet of manufacturing space
September 27, 2018 China plans to launch iron ore options in 2019 As the world's top buyer of the steelmaking raw material looks to offer more hedging tools to iron ore producers and steelmakers.
September 27, 2018 Freeport, Rio formally yield control of giant Grasberg mine to Indonesia Agreements give a majority stake in the giant Grasberg copper and gold mine to a local state-owned firm, becoming the country’s biggest divestment by a foreign resources company.
September 26, 2018 Indonesia 2018 coal output target now around 507m tonnes – Energy Ministry Indonesia has increased its 2018 coal production target to around 507 million tonnes from a previous target of 485 million tonnes which may add to downward pressure on prices for…
September 25, 2018 Blackham secures $23 million for Wiluna gold project The deal follows the restart of open pit mining at Wiluna, which has produced more than 4.4 million ounces of gold since 1896.
September 24, 2018 Lynas shares collapse on rumours of review in Malaysia Malaysian media reported the newly-elected coalition government will shortly begin a three month evaluation of the company's rare earths processing operations in the province of Kuantan.
September 23, 2018 Copper nanoparticle ink is a thing and scientist want to use it for printing Copper nanoparticle ink can be used to print cheaper electronic circuits.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
