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.

December 27, 2017

China top copper producer halts output after pollution order

Production should be halted for at least a week.

December 26, 2017

Why Tata Steel wants to expand capacity at its iron ore mines

In about four years, Tata may need 13.6 million tonnes of iron ore annually.

December 26, 2017

Coal mine collapses in Afghanistan killing five

Officials say the mine was dug with little regard for safety.

December 26, 2017

China halts oil product exports to North Korea in November as sanctions bite

Beijing also imported no iron ore, coal or lead from North Korea in November.

December 26, 2017

Gold touches over three-week high, palladium hits 17-year peak

Gold prices edged up on Tuesday to a more than three-week high in post-holiday trade on geopolitical concerns.

December 22, 2017

Asia Gold-Demand softens on higher prices, slow holiday trade

Gold demand across major centres in Asia were subdued ahead of the holiday weekend as a modest rebound in prices weighed on investor appetite.

December 22, 2017

Japan aluminium premium raised to $103/T in Q1

The deals, an 8 percent to 10 percent rise from the $94-$95 per tonne premium in the previous quarter, mark the first increase in three quarters.