September 21, 2018 Mongolian court says copper mine nationalisation broke laws The Mongolian government broke laws during a controversial attempt to seize full control over the Erdenet copper mine.
September 21, 2018 Philippines halts quarry operations after deadly landslide The Philippines temporarily suspended all quarrying operations in seven regions following a landslide near a limestone quarry that killed at least 29 people, with dozens more feared trapped under the…
September 20, 2018 Central bank demand for gold reaches 3-year high Egypt recently bought gold for the first time since 1978, India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have re-entered the gold market after years-long absences.
September 19, 2018 Coal exports from top shipper hobbled with miners facing constraints Coal exports from Indonesia will be restrained this year, which could frustrate a plan by the government to ease a burgeoning trade deficit.
September 19, 2018 China’s subway splurge could help its steel sector get back on track Subway expansion plans require 80 million tonnes of steel, a need which arises as Beijing looks to boost economy amid trade war with U.S.
September 19, 2018 Central Asia Metals hunts for acquisitions Base metals under pressure from trade tensions.
September 18, 2018 Nickel’s “electric premium” crushed by trade tensions Nickel has finally succumbed to the base metals price rout.
September 18, 2018 Indonesia issues new rules for commodity exporters as rupiah slides Indonesia has laid out new rules for commodities exporters to guarantee funding for shipments through Indonesian banks or branches of foreign banks in the country.
September 17, 2018 Philippines president repeats desire to “close all mining” after landslides Environment and Natural Resources Secretary ordered all small-scale mining stopped in the Cordillera region, where landslides killed 24 people.
September 16, 2018 Small-scale miners trapped by landslide in the Philippines Typhoon Mangkhut lashed the northern Philippines with winds of 205 kilometres per hour, gusts of 255 kilometers per hour and heavy rain that left at least 64 people dead.
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
