The Archipelago’s New Oil: How Rare Earths Could Redefine Indonesia’s Role in Global Power
Rare earth elements (REEs) are fast emerging as one of the world’s most strategic commodities. REEs are a group of 17 chemically […]
Copper heads toward US$12,000 a tonne as banks predict further gains
Copper climbed to a fresh record and approached US$12,000 (RM48,954) late in a year dominated by trade turmoil, tight supply and a […]
Japan Eyes $7 Trillion Household Savings Pile for Fresh Bond Demand.
Japan is looking to the country’s $7 trillion household savings hoard to support bond demand with plans to launch new products and […]
Copper nears record high as supply tightness back in focus.
Copper edged higher on Friday and was heading for a weekly jump after another bullish forecast by Goldman Sachs highlighted mine supply […]
India–Oman CEPA sealed in Muscat, opening a new chapter in trade and investment ties.
India and Oman have taken a significant step on Thursday towards deepening their economic relationship with the signing of a Comprehensive Economic […]
Asian Development Bank To Lend Azerbaijan US$325 Million To Electrify Railway To Russia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to lend Azerbaijan US$325 million to electrify and modernize the signalling and telecommunications system of the […]
Gold down on firm dollar ahead of US inflation data; silver near record high.
Gold prices slipped on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar as investors remained cautious ahead of US inflation data that could […]
US miners develop new premium iron ore in West Africa, better than China’s $24b Simandou mine.
The rivalry is playing out in south-eastern Guinea, home to some of the world’s richest iron ore reserves, at a time when […]
Mali finally returns $400 million in gold to Australian operator amid settlement.
The order comes as Mali’s military-led government, headed by General Assimi Goïta, pursues a five-year presidential mandate amid persistent political instability and […]
US regulator grants crypto firms initial approval to launch trust banks
Crypto giants including Ripple and Circle on Friday received preliminary approval from a top banking regulator to establish national trust banks, in […]
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries.
Mexican lawmakers have approved a package of new tariffs, impacting hundreds of products, many of which come from China. The measures, which […]
South African retail giant makes bold move into Europe with $570 million German retail acquisition
South African retail giant Mr Price has announced a major expansion move with an agreement to acquire German-based value retailer NKD Group […]