September 14, 2017 The $10 trillion mineral resources North Korea can’t tap North Korea may not have proved petroleum reserves, but it's estimated that the secluded belligerent nation sits on reserves of more than 200 minerals—including rare earth minerals—worth an estimated up…
September 11, 2017 Centerra shares jump again on confirmation of Kyrgyz settlement Canadian miner announces comprehensive settlement over Kumtor gold mine – Asian nation unfreezes cash and drops all environmental claims, lawsuits.
September 8, 2017 Asia gold-demand hit by high prices ahead of expected festival-led buying Demand for physical gold in Asia could pick up in the coming weeks as India's festival season drives interest in the metal, after high prices kept buyers at bay again…
September 7, 2017 India needs to find allies to tap cheap funds for clean coal – trade body According to the World Coal Association, India will need to ally with countries including the US, Japan, and Australia, to get cheaper funding from multilateral development banks to access cleaner…
September 6, 2017 Centerra Gold shares soar on Kyrgyz settlement talks Canadian miner outlines terms of proposed environmental settlement with Asian nation that would remove cloud over massive Kumtor gold mine.
September 5, 2017 How Russia plans to compete with India in the diamond market Moscow wants state-owned Alrosa to offer more favorable terms to local cutters
September 5, 2017 Conservative radio personality takes on Adani A TV ad featuring a famous radio broadcaster is pushing to ‘stop the taxpayer loan’ to the Indian group
September 5, 2017 Alrosa to auction rough and polished diamonds at the Eastern Economic Forum "We have seen the interest of clients from Asia Pacific," the company’s Vice President said
September 5, 2017 De Beers diamond sales down 20% on earlier Diwali The world’s largest rough diamond producer by value reported provisional revenue of $505 million compared with $639 million in the same period a year earlier.
September 5, 2017 Philippines’ President says open-pit mining ban should stay Rodrigo Duterte said ban should remain in place given the environmental damage it causes, but noted he would give companies time to find alternative mining methods.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am