January 2, 2018 Freeport Indonesia’s mining permit extended until June The permit was issued to allow the miner to continue exporting copper concentrate while company representatives and government officials go on with the discussions around Freeport’s future operations.
January 2, 2018 Mining in 2018: Copper price to power on Markets where technology hasn’t substantially shortened the supply cycle and where cost are rising (ie copper) have the greatest long-term upside in prices
January 2, 2018 Gold’s best run since 2011 exposes `global complacency’ on rates Bullion for immediate delivery advanced 0.9 percent to $1,315.08 an ounce at 2:15 p.m. in New York, according to Bloomberg generic pricing.
January 2, 2018 The EU starts to lead the Kimberley Process Even though the system has received criticisms, its 54 participants seem committed to making it work.
January 2, 2018 India gold imports surge 67 pct in 2017 on restocking, retail demand The rebound in purchases by India could support global prices, which are already near their highest levels in three months.
January 1, 2018 Moroccans continue to protest against the “mines of death” Protesters met with authorities but no agreements were reached, so rallies are set to continue.
January 1, 2018 India’s Singareni Collieries wants to produce 85 million tonnes of coal per year The state-owned company plans to open up 12 new mines.
January 1, 2018 Gold ions open the way for energy efficient devices Japanese scientists want to determine the needed components to design batteries with less volatility and flammability.
December 29, 2017 Fukushima operator can restart nuclear reactors at world’s biggest plant The operator of Japan’s stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has been given initial approval to restart reactors at another atomic facility, marking the first step towards the firm’s return…
December 27, 2017 Copper rallies to three-year high as China plant halts output Ninth gain puts red metal on longest winning streak since 2004.
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
