February 16, 2018 US Commerce Department proposes hefty import curbs on steel, aluminum Some U.S. lawmakers and steel and aluminum users have urged caution in any restrictions to avoid disruptions or price spikes in the raw materials.
February 16, 2018 Vale’s iron ore output hit record high in 2017 Output of the steelmaking material reached 366.5 million tonnes last year, boosted by record high productionat Vale's northern system, which composed of its Carajás, Serra Leste and the massive S11D…
February 13, 2018 Gemfields reveals and denies fresh human rights abuse claims in Mozambique As part of Gemfields' philosophy of “total transparency”, the company revealed is facing claims of human rights abuses in Mozambique, where it mines rubies.
February 12, 2018 China will crack down on illegal coal mining in 2018: safety watchdog Coal mines that fail to meet safety measures or operational standards will be ordered to close and rectify violations, the State Administration of Work Safety said.
February 9, 2018 Asia Gold-Price dip perks up demand ahead of festive, wedding seasons Spot gold has declined about 1 percent so far this week and was headed for a second straight weekly drop due to a recovery in the dollar.
February 8, 2018 Copper steadies, iron ore price climbs on blockbuster Chinese imports Chinese traders chase copper concentrate and iron ore cargoes lifting January import volumes 25% and 19% over already record-breaking 2017.
February 8, 2018 Vedanta hit by iron ore mining halt in Goa Company's shares fell as much as 5.5% on the news that the Indian Supreme Court had cancelled all the 88 existing iron ore mining licences in the Indian coastal state…
February 8, 2018 China wealth fund said to join fray for $2bn Rio Tinto portfolio The country's sovereign wealth fund is considering joining the bidding for Rio Tinto's last remaining coal mines.
February 7, 2018 Copper price plunges to 8-week low "Keep an eye on what we call China’s old economy – the property market, the infrastructure segment. That’s where we expect a slowdown sometime this year.”
February 7, 2018 China’s love affair with gold heating up on property riches The nation’s demand for gold jewelry climbed 10 pct last year to almost 700 metric tons as wealthy increased purchases and consumption improved.
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