August 17, 2018 JX Nippon Mining, Mitsui dodge strike at Chile’s Caserones mine Main mine union accepted an adjusted contractual offer, which marks the end of the negotiation process and removes the threat of a strike.
August 16, 2018 Kaz Minerals surprises market with dividend, Russian copper project buy The copper miner said it would pay a dividend of 6 cents per share, the first since 2012, when it began ramping up its two mines in Kazakhstan.
August 14, 2018 Japan utilities, Glencore set annual coal contract at $110/T Japanese utilities and global mining giant Glencore have settled an Australian thermal coal import contract for April 2018-March 2019 at $110 a tonne.
August 13, 2018 Seven die in Pakistan mine blast, six missing A mine explosion in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta killed at least seven coal miners, a mining official said on Monday, with authorities expecting the death toll could rise.
August 10, 2018 Trump escalates feud with Turkey, imposing higher metals tariffs Trump's move sendsReut Turkey's lira currency deeper into tailspin
August 10, 2018 Global bauxite production to grow: Fitch Fitch Solutions Macro Research states that bauxite production growth will remain high over the coming years, as new projects come online in Australia, Indonesia expands exports, India’s production ramps up,…
August 8, 2018 Indian miner sues Uruguay for $3.5 billion Zamin Ferrous alleges that the passing of a new mining law turned out to be a major change in the game rules in the South American country.
August 8, 2018 Glencore credits China’s ‘Blue Skies’ program for strong H1 Protectionism could limit future growth.
August 8, 2018 Graphite: China’s H1 exports of natural graphite up 9% on previous year Demand for spherical graphite continues to grow rapidly for use in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries.
August 6, 2018 Coal miners to see improved finances: Fitch The market research firm states that despite coal being an increasingly targeted commodity on environmental protection grounds, the demand remains strong.
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