Gold price rises to near month high on weak US data Gold rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, supported by a fresh batch of weak US economic data. Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 9:11 am
Iron ore price rises on prospects of fresh China stimulus Guangzhou became the first major Chinese city on Wednesday to announce an easing of mortgage curbs. Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 8:57 am
India asks US to release funds frozen over suspected Russia diamond link – sources India has asked the US to release $26 million belonging to at least two Indian diamond firms frozen due to their alleged trade links with Alrosa. Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 8:28 am
AI’s potential role in the coal industry AI can automate and optimize various processes in the coal industry, making them more efficient and accurate. Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 8:20 am
India to start critical mineral blocks auction process this year The blocks are for minerals including nickel, lithium, cobalt and platinum, along with rare earths. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 8:13 am
Lithium players race for breakthrough to meet electric car demand After years of intense testing and development work, the world is about to find out whether DLE works on a commercial scale. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 8:03 am
Eramet to resume manganese mining in Gabon after coup Eramet has stopped its manganese mining operations and train-transport operations in Gabon out of precaution. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 7:42 am
Indonesian nickel smelters turn to Philippines for ore as local supply tightens Jakarta recently delayed the issuing of mining quotas and suspended operations at a key site of state miner Aneka Tambang. Reuters | August 30, 2023 | 7:34 am
Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 6:15 am