May 23, 2018

Rio Tinto about to offload stake in Grasberg mine for $3.5 billion

Company confirmed is in talks to sell its stake in the world’s second largest copper mine to Indonesia’s Inalum.

May 22, 2018

Mayday, mayday, gold is sinking!

An irresponsible U.S. fiscal policy seems to be the only bullish gold’s driver in operation right now.

May 22, 2018

Why rough diamond prices are at a 52-week high

Forecasted industry fundamentals point to an environment favoring higher diamond prices over a period of at least the next four years.

May 22, 2018

This iron mountain looks more like a molehill: David Fickling

Ore imports aren’t just going up because China’s producing more steel: They’re rising because it’s producing less iron ore as well.

May 22, 2018

Iron ore market dynamics are shifting beneath calm facade: Russell

Structural changes in the world's biggest importer, China, are re-shaping how the industry works.

May 21, 2018

Forevermark unveils new retail concept store in China focused on millennials

Libert’aime by Forevermark offers a diamond jewellery range that has been designed with a young, fashion-forward self-purchasing consumer in mind.

May 20, 2018

Cobalt price: Congo ebola outbreak compounds acute supply fears

WHO: Risk of international spread of deadly disease from Congo, responsible for 66% of global supply of critical battery raw material, is "very high".

May 18, 2018

Electric vehicle rush fuels optimism at LME Asia Week

Chinese cobalt producers such as Jinchuan Group and Wanbao Mining said they were ramping up production to sate an anticipated demand boom from EVs.

May 18, 2018

China tightens grip on global battery metals with Chile deal

Chengdu-based Tianqi is seeking to almost triple production capacity through 2020.

May 18, 2018

China’s NDRC to curb coal prices, boost output -Xinhua

China will take steps to bring down coal prices because the recent rally is not supported by market fundamentals.