August 8, 2016 China’s war on coal keeps fuelling prices recovery — up 30% since April Beijing’s decision to ease production has sent coal prices soaring this summer.
August 5, 2016 Goldman Sachs: Copper price heading for $1.80 “Company guidance and our estimates suggest that copper is entering the eye of the supply storm.”
August 3, 2016 More Grasberg uncertainty for Freeport No early talks on Indonesia licence extension, export permit expiring next week still being negotiated.
August 2, 2016 Oyu Tolgoi copper, gold production drops Lower grades and reduced mining at open pit expected with massive underground expansion of Mongolian mine at least five years away.
August 2, 2016 Australia cashes in on bauxite boom, fuelled by Chinese demand Bauxite miners ride the wave as China steps up aluminum production.
August 1, 2016 Nickel price jumps on Manila mining crackdown Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte tells miners "We will survive as a nation without you" as ministry shuts down three nickel mines in a month.
August 1, 2016 Philippines & Indonesia: Mining companies face increased compliance risks, further uncertainty Both countries have poor records for enforcing environmental regulations, leading to tensions between communities and the mining sector, which the leaders of both countries have pledged to address.
July 31, 2016 Indians plow 2.95 tonnes of gold into banks The Indian government's plan to incent households to hand their gold over to banks in return for interest payments appears to be working.
July 29, 2016 Mining services to target high value technologies to streamline ops and cut costs Mine services companies will increasingly target better-performing commodities and focus on technology research and development to help miners streamline operations and cut costs as the weak mineral price environment continues…
July 29, 2016 Anglo American declines merger offer from Vedanta Vedanta Resources’ chairman Anil Agarwal allegedly approached Anglo in several opportunities earlier this year to discuss potential tie-ups.
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