Asia Metals and mining
New Chinese iron-making method increases production speed 3,600-fold
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a new iron-making technology that can complete smelting in as little as three seconds, a 3,600-fold increase in efficiency compared to conventional blast furnace methods, Interesting Engineering reports.
Gold sets fresh record in Pakistan as global prices surge
Globally, bullion traded close to all-time highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials later this week.
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Indonesia’s Raja Ampat - tourism hub or den of corruption?
In recent years, Indonesia has doubled down on promoting Raja Ampat, a remote archipelago in West Papua famed for its biodiversity, as a global eco-tourism icon.
Indonesia readies seven IPOs as mining, property units eye market debuts
The Indonesia Stock Exchange said seven companies are preparing to go public, adding momentum to what has already been a busy year for equity fundraising
Malaysia blocks rare earth exports to attract downstream investment
Malaysia will prohibit the export of unprocessed rare earth minerals as part of a strategy to retain greater value domestically by drawing investment into downstream industries.
US losing ground to China in competition over Central Asia’s critical minerals
Lots of talk, little action.