July 19, 2017

Peru hit by nationwide mining strike; govt says situation ‘under control’

The indefinite labour action involves 56 unions, which are protesting a government’s proposed reform they see as "anti-workers".

July 19, 2017

Iron ore soars past $70 a tonne

Prices have climbed almost 7% since Monday and almost 32% since the recent low of $53.36 a tonne hit on June 13.

July 18, 2017

Rio’s revised iron ore guidance pushes price to three-month high

From the recent low of $53.36 a tonne hit on June 13, iron ore prices have now surged more than 27%.

July 14, 2017

North Korea ban lifts coking coal price

Met coal hits 2-month high Friday as Chinese imports of steelmaking coal from totalitarian state drops 75% during first half of the year.

July 13, 2017

Coal mine crackdown dims prospects for Mongolia’s fortune seekers

Working 50 metres (164 feet) under ground with minimal air supply, Uuganbaatar is one of thousands of Mongolians trying to make a living digging for coal.

July 13, 2017

Luxembourg becomes first European country to pass space mining law

The bill, approved by a vast majority, defines the conditions companies must fulfill to get a licence for launching a space mining mission.

July 13, 2017

Iron ore price hits 10-week high on China renewed appetite

Ore with 62% content in Qingdao added $1.86 overnight to close at $65.91, the highest since May 3 and 20% more than those year lows hit mid-June

July 11, 2017

India’s June gold imports spike as buyers tried to beat higher sales tax

India's gold imports in June more than tripled from a year ago

July 11, 2017

Indonesia seeks meeting with Freeport CEO to end copper mine dispute

Indonesia says it will invite the head of mining giant Freeport McMoRan Inc to Jakarta this month to try to settle a festering dispute over a new deal to operate…

July 9, 2017

India imports more gold in H1 than all of 2016

Physical demand for gold has been surging in India since January.