April 10, 2018 Vedanta’s request to renew copper smelter operations in India rejected The rejection comes amid almost daily protests against a proposed expansion of the smelter by the people of Thootukudi.
April 10, 2018 Iron ore giant says miners have shut gates on new supply Global iron ore miners have turned off the tap on adding new production capacity to feed China’s steel mills.
April 9, 2018 A withhold up in Mongolia? It is not conclusive that Rio avoided WHT on interest on shareholder loans, and there is no clear evidence to support the claims of treaty abuse.
April 6, 2018 This historic blue diamond is expected to fetch up to $5.3 million The Farnese Blue, passed down through European royalty, goes on sale for first time as part of a Sotheby’s auction to be held in Geneva, on May 15.
April 5, 2018 China launches WTO complaint on U.S. tariffs linked to IP issues Beijing has sought consultations with the United States, the first step in a WTO dispute, over its announced tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports.
April 5, 2018 India demand up ahead of festival, subdued buying elsewhere This month Indians will be celebrating the annual festival of Akshaya Tritiya, when buying gold is considered auspicious.
April 5, 2018 Vedanta copper unit draws ire of movie stars on pollution claims Stars-turned-politicians are lending their voices to protests by neighboring villagers against the plant in Tamil Nadu because of health concerns.
April 5, 2018 World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to fight climate change, with BHP saying it’ll reap little benefit from staying on…
April 4, 2018 Vedanta, others can transport royalty-paid iron ore from Goa -Court India's Supreme Court in February quashed all iron ore mining permits in the southwestern state of Goa, one of the top producing states for the steel making raw material.
April 3, 2018 Murray & Roberts scores $313 million worth of new mining projects South African engineering and construction group, currently subject of a takeover bid from Germany’s ATON, said projects were located in sub-Saharan Africa, North America and Australasia.
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
