March 29, 2018 Miners ask Congo to introduce sliding royalty scale The proposal, signed by companies responsible for 85% of the DRC's copper, cobalt and gold output, suggest that sliding royalties will give the government a higher share of revenues.
March 28, 2018 Metso increases production capacity in India to meet the market demand for aggregates equipment Metso is addressing the growing demand for crushing and screening plants in the Indian market by expanding its production capabilities in Alwar. This latest investment increases Metso's crushing and screening…
March 28, 2018 Japan’s JXTG raises profit forecast despite $1.2bn charge The Japanese energy and metals company said the impairment loss at its Caserones copper mine in Chile was due to higher production costs.
March 27, 2018 Nickel market eyes Philippines as mine review delayed yet again The review by the Mining Industry Coordinating Council is now set to take six months instead of three, according to the Department of Finance.
March 27, 2018 Rio Tinto fully out of coal sector with $2.25bn Kestrel mine sale Company has agreed to sell its 80% stake in the Kestrel mine to a consortium comprising of private equity manager EMR Capital and Indonesian coal company Adaro Energy.
March 27, 2018 Vedanta shuts protests-ridden copper smelter in India for 15 days The maintenance activity, originally scheduled for April, comes amid media reports that thousands had taken to the streets and shut shops in Thootukudi to protest against the expansion of the…
March 26, 2018 Fortescue cuts iron ore price outlook as Chinese production slowdown, trade tensions weigh The company amended its guidance to around 65 per cent of the average benchmark Platts 62 CFR index.
March 25, 2018 Shortlist Announced: Mines and Money Asia Outstanding Achievement Awards Nominated by industry peers and chosen by an esteemed panel of judges, these awards are designed to recognize excellence and outstanding achievement over a wide cross-section of the Asia Pacific…
March 25, 2018 Shenhua profit rises to 5-year high as China curbs boost coal Coal prices were supercharged last year as China pressed on with efforts to cut overcapacity.
March 25, 2018 Indian woman continues fight to repatriate blue diamond The blue Nassak, also called ‘Eye of Lord Shiva,’ is a 43.38-carat diamond.
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
