The government of Ghana is about to pass a new law that would regulate the mining sector, which could help curb and eventually get rid
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BHP Billiton Unwinds Its 2001 Merger
BHP Billiton, a leading global resource company, is about to unwind the ‘rest’ of its 2001 merger with South Africa’s Billiton, packing the remaining assets
Assessing a Major Shift in the Commodity Market : Will Non-Bank Traders Replace Banks?
In recent years, global commodity market has seen a major shift in its landscape with major banks pulling out of commodity trading following an implementation
Industrial Metals Progress as Israel-Gaza Tensions Abate
The new Indian government is going to launch its long-awaited disinvestment plan worth 10 billion USD which will focus on state-owned companies. The sale is
China’s Aluminium Market Still in Surplus, Outside China in Deficit
The aluminium market outside China is about to record its first deficit in nine years in 2015 as a result of production cuts and Indonesia’s
Goldman Sachs Heading for China’s Metals Warehousing
Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s metals warehousing department is looking into its first foray into China. At the same time, privately held C Steinweg has also
Agriculture as a Powerful Force Driving Potash Demand and Prices
Agriculture is the main driving force behind potash demand and the consumption of potash is directly linked to the needs of agricultural sector and varies
Indonesia Resumes Exporting Metal Ore Concentrates
Indonesia has slowly restarted some exports of metal ore concentrates after two companies had obtained permissions to ship iron ore, zinc, and lead. These are
Indonesia Threatens to End Contract of a Major Copper Mining Firm
Indonesia is considering the termination of the contract with Newmont Mining Corp’s copper mine Batu Hijau unless the US company withdraws a legal case regarding
Alba Mineral Resources Soars 172 Percent as the AIM Revives
London’s Alternative Investment Market – the AIM – is down 0.96 points at 770.35 points on Friday (11 July). Analysts claim that London markets are