Asia Metals and mining
HESS: Mongolia’s unique success story between rock and a hard place at risk
Surrounded by Russia and China, country’s democracy and economy deserve Western support. But snatching assets from foreign investors would mean such backing falling by the wayside.
Mongolia copper-gold discovery hailed for “globally significant” prospects
Study shows Kharmagtai a world-class asset that could be important provider of energy transition metals as world economy decarbonises and electrifies.
Rising gold ETF inflows set to drive global bullion prices
Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly from Western investors, are expected to increase in the coming months, adding more upward momentum to already record-high bullion prices, analysts have said
Papua New Guinea tribal conflict leaves 30 dead amid gold mine dispute
A violent conflict between rival tribes over control of a gold mine in Papua New Guinea has resulted in at least 30 deaths, police confirmed on September 16
Turkey yet to prove rare earth deposit has suggested “giant” potential despite reported processing talks with China
Despite lack of clarity, a delegation is poised to leave for Beijing.
Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics agency predicts La Nina impact in Indonesia, affecting mining sector
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast the arrival of La Nina in Indonesia for August 2024