August 7, 2024

Qatar invests $180m in US-backed fund to reduce China’s dominance in critical minerals

Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has so far invested more than $450 million into projects across North and South America, Europe and Africa.

August 6, 2024

Indian gold industry forms self-regulatory body with WGC backing

The newly-formed Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) aims to promote fair, transparent and sustainable practices in the bullion industry.

August 6, 2024

Vedanta tops Q1 profit estimates on higher aluminum, zinc prices

Consolidated net profit surged 37% to 36.06 billion rupees (around $430 million).

August 6, 2024

Eramet seeks more nickel mines in Indonesia

The company wants to mine the battery metal on the island of Sulawesi, according to local newspaper.

August 6, 2024

India shelves plan for coking coal import consortium

India imports about 85% of its annual coking coal consumption.

August 5, 2024

Commodities face contagion as global market meltdown deepens

For commodities linked to industrial cycles, such as copper, a hard-landing scenario would put fresh pressure on bulls.

August 5, 2024

Vedanta plans debt refinance to cut funding costs after upgrade

The miner is in talks with banks to gauge investor appetite for refinancing a large part of $3 billion of bonds maturing between 2026 and 2028.

August 5, 2024

Column: Gold’s run to record high may crimp demand

Gold has been the standout commodity performer so far this year, gaining 18.5% and posting a record high.

August 5, 2024

Iron ore price hits 2-week high on improved Chinese economic outlook

Growth in China's services activity accelerated in July, expanding for the 19th straight month.

August 2, 2024

A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been elected the next secretary-general of the ISA, a leadership change that could slow the rush to strip-mine deep sea ecosystems.