August 6, 2018 Sole supplier puts cobalt (and EV) market at risk: IEA For the International Energy Agency, having the Democratic Republic of Congo as the supplier of almost 60 per cent of the global production of cobalt is a risky business.
August 6, 2018 Russia’s Rusal shuts down Nadvoitsky plant due to U.S. sanctions Russia's Rusal is the world's largest aluminium producer outside China.
August 6, 2018 Copper supply woes on show with No. 2 mine output to halve Production at Grasberg in Indonesia will fall by more than half next year as its giant pits transition to underground operations.
August 6, 2018 More northeast China cities cancel alumina projects amid public backlash China alumina, aluminium output set for repeat curbs this winter.
August 5, 2018 Massive gold treasure found in Kazakhstan Archaeologists unearthed 3,000 gold and precious metals objects and jewelry pieces.
August 5, 2018 China’s Shandong province cuts steel and coal capacity in environment plan Shandong's Environmental Protection Bureau said it would cut pig iron production capacity by 600,000 tonnes and crude steel by 3.55 million tonnes by the end of this year.
August 3, 2018 India’s Goa state to push federal govt to restart mining The resolution seeks to amend laws in Goa so that existing miners can continue to extract ore for about 20 years.
August 2, 2018 White House escalates China trade dispute to secure early breakthrough: Kemp Trump has reportedly rejected a plan to levy tariffs of 10 percent on an additional $200 billion of imports from China and ordered aides to prepare a proposal for tariffs…
August 1, 2018 Rio Tinto down despite $7.2bn cash return to investors Company said first-half profit grew 12% to $4.42 billion, below the $4.53 billion forecast by analysts.
July 30, 2018 Indonesia unlikely to change coal supply, pricing rules until 2019 Any revisions would need to be discussed with the coal and power industry beforehand, and any impacts on state revenue would need to be calculated.
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
