August 20, 2018

India’s surging coal imports driven by captive power users: Russell

India's coal imports appear headed for another strong month in August, raising the question as to why the usually cost-sensitive market hasn't scaled back purchases given a surge in prices…

August 19, 2018

Hedge funds turned record short on metals just before the rout

As U.S.-China trade tensions escalated mid-June, fast-money traders flipped to a short position in metals overall.

August 17, 2018

Asia gold buyers snap up bargains as price dive revives demand

Physical gold demand in India regained momentum this week as jewellers stocked up after prices dipped to their lowest in over seven months.

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.