August 9, 2011 Indian iron ore ban leading to steel supply shortages The ban on iron ore exported from the state of Karnataka is having downstream effects on the supply of Indian steel, according to a story today in The Hindu Business…
August 9, 2011 Zinc Drops to Lowest Level Since November as Commodities Slide Bloomberg reports that zinc plunged to the lowest level since November.
August 9, 2011 Mid-west steel production rises 4,000 tons Raw steel production in Indiana and the Chicago area, the nation's second largest steel-producing region, was 484,000 tons in the week that ended Saturday. This was up from 480,000 tons…
August 9, 2011 Gold at record high after nearly hitting $1,800 per ounce Gold rose Tuesday to another record high as U.S. stocks fluctuated in a narrow range and crude oil fell below the $80-a-barrel mark.
August 9, 2011 Diamond industry shifts focus from US markets After having sleepless nights during the global economic slowdown in 2008, the Surat diamond industry seems to have played safe as far as the US, the biggest diamond jewellery market,…
August 9, 2011 Gold pips platinum on safe-haven demand In a rare development, gold prices have surpassed usually costlier platinum from the precious metal basket.
August 9, 2011 Richard Karn: Australian scandium could create new market Two junior explorers in Australia could dominate the world's scandium supply in the next two to three years, according to Richard Karn, managing editor of The Emerging Trends Report. In…
August 9, 2011 The ‘bear’ market in currencies Today, you will hear that gold is rising to record highs. You will hear talk of it entering a ‘bubble’ again. This is entirely the wrong perspective!
August 9, 2011 Coal puts Hunter economy in strong position Asian demand for Hunter coal should shield the region from a global financial crisis that is threatening Europe and the US.Chinese banking officials visited Perth last month and declared the…
August 9, 2011 Peru’s mining investments rise 70 pct to $2.95 billion in first half Mining companies in Peru invested $2.95 billion in the first half of 2011, up 70% compared to the same period last year, the government said.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
