September 24, 2018

Mining tech firm Outotec to pull out of Iran

Finnish mining technology company Outotec will pull out of Iran due to the new U.S. sanctions.

September 24, 2018

Nyrstar profit warning highlights zinc’s disconnects

Belgian zinc producer Nyrstar issued a profit warning last week, citing "adverse market conditions".

September 23, 2018

Anglo-Australian miner wants to explore the Pyrenees

Apollo Minerals talks about its project on the Spanish-French border.

September 22, 2018

U.S. sets Nov. 12 deadline for investors to divest holdings of Rusal, EN+

The U.S. Treasury in April imposed sanctions against billionaire Oleg Deripaska and eight companies in which he is a large shareholder, including aluminum exporter Rusal, in response to what it…

September 21, 2018

Germany’s move to scrap coal is said to boost cost for taxpayers

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plan to close Germany’s remaining coal-fired power stations will drive up subsidies for regions that mine the commodity.

September 21, 2018

Shanghai sets challenge to New York, London in copper options debut

Almost 18,000 lots traded in debut day, equal to 90,000 tonnes of metal.

September 20, 2018

Central bank demand for gold reaches 3-year high

Egypt recently bought gold for the first time since 1978, India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have re-entered the gold market after years-long absences.

September 20, 2018

Deep sea robots reveal mineral riches in the abyss

The scientists, from the University of Bergen in Norway, are sending robots 2,500 metres (8,000 feet) down into the waters between Norway and Greenland.

September 20, 2018

Rio Tinto’s exit from coal pays off, to return $3.2B from sales proceeds to shareholders

The fresh round of returns follows Rio’s promise in August to give shareholders up to $7 billion through dividends and share buybacks.

September 20, 2018

Norsk Hydro not buying Rio Tinto’s aluminum plant in Iceland

The Norwegian firm, one of the world’s top producers of aluminum and alumina, said the deal faced opposition from European regulators.