November 20, 2017

Canadian diamond discoveries could close pending supply gap

With global diamond demand forecast to grow at approx 3.5% annually over next five years, a supply gap down the line seems inevitable if forecasts hold.

November 20, 2017

Philippines’ Duterte holds open pit mining ban despite pressure

President Rodrigo Duterte's decision not only ignores demands from pro-mining groups but also from members of his own government, including the current environment minister Roy Cimatu.

November 20, 2017

India’s US coal imports highest since 2015, seen up further on ban

Coal imports seen rising further amid fears ban may expand. Cement firms scrambling for U.S. coal - executive.

November 19, 2017

Six years after Fukushima, robots finally find reactors’ melted uranium fuel

After three days of carefully navigating through a shattered reactor building, the Manbo finally reached the heavily damaged Unit 3 reactor.

November 19, 2017

Hong Kong taking on Singapore for iron ore trading dominance

Last week Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing started trading iron ore futures.

November 17, 2017

Mystery of inflation and gold

A Sunshine Profits analysis of the impact of and factors contributing to inflation on the gold market.

November 17, 2017

Asia Gold-India prices flip to discount as wedding demand underwhelms

Gold prices in India traded at a discount for the first time in six weeks as the key wedding season failed to spur fresh demand.

November 16, 2017

Fire hits Freeport Indonesia port facility in Papua

The fire broke out at Amamapare port facilities, where copper concentrate from giant Grasberg copper mine is processed before being loaded to ship.

November 16, 2017

India’s mines ministry may recommend cut in iron ore export tax – sources

Indian mining industry has for months lobbied for a cut in the export duty as the country is saddled with a surplus of around 149 million tonnes.

November 16, 2017

Burning more coal to cut pollution – India’s distressing dilemma: Russell

India’s New Delhi banned the burning of petroleum coke on Nov. 1, part of measures aimed at curbing air pollution, which last week reached 10 times the recommended limits.