October 12, 2018

Lynas jumps after its critic in Malaysian Gov’t leaves review team

Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh, a long-standing critic of Lynas’ plant, offered to step down from the committee reviewing the facility following criticism that she would not be impartial.

October 11, 2018

Trafigura-backed copper miner Atalaya Mining seeks buyer

Atalaya Mining produced 166,000 tonnes of copper concentrate in 2017 and has a market capitalization of 327 million pounds ($433 million).

October 10, 2018

Logistics woes drive Indian mills to buy iron ore overseas

Steel mills in India are increasingly tapping the global market for iron ore as they find it difficult to transport the key raw material from local mines

October 9, 2018

Global coal mining industry sees compound annual growth

The global coal mining market is growing, with a CAGR of close to 2% from 2018-2022.

October 9, 2018

Freeport CEO open to all options, even sale, after Grasberg

Richard Adkerson says any strategic move is now possible, including acquisitions, partnerships, or even a sale of the entire company.

October 9, 2018

War on coal is heating up, but China is still the key

The IPCC report highlights that coal now has its back very much against the wall, but equally that the real power for change lies in Beijing.

October 9, 2018

Thailand’s exit from gold to worsen regional underperformance

Since shutting down of all gold mining and exploration activities in 2016, the country has been losing both tax revenue and investors, a new report shows.

October 8, 2018

The top ten zinc producing mines in the world

India clinches the title for largest zinc mine with Rampura Agucha.

October 5, 2018

Lynas shares jump on Malaysia review comments

Shares in Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corp jumped 12 percent on Friday after Malaysia's prime minister downplayed the roles of two Lynas critics.

October 5, 2018

Asia Gold-India discounts widen; Bangladesh launches trade policy

Higher domestic prices dented demand for physical gold in India, prompting dealers to offer the biggest discounts in 3-1/2 months this week.