March 5, 2020

Indonesia’s March coal benchmark price set at $67.08

Price rose slightly as coal mine operations in China were affected by the coronavirus.

March 5, 2020

China-backed JV set to start work at Simandou

The Chinese agency overseeing the biggest government-owned companies is close to approving the development of the vast iron ore deposit in Guinea.

March 4, 2020

Gold is back in favor thanks to Fed’s emergency cut

Spot gold extended gains Wednesday after jumping by the most since 2016.

March 4, 2020

China iron ore futures resume rise on stimulus optimism

The Dalian Commodity Exchange's May iron ore contract ended up 0.9% at $95.13 a tonne.

March 4, 2020

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

March 4, 2020

Coronavirus hits De Beers sales

Company has deferred allocations due to the virus impact on customers focused on the Chinese market.

March 3, 2020

MINING.COM launches EV Battery Metals Index

The value of metals used in batteries for the nascent electric vehicle industry measured for the first time.

March 3, 2020

Kinross Gold credit rating upgraded

Kinross’ senior unsecured notes rating was upgraded to Baa3 from Ba1 with a stable outlook.

March 3, 2020

Sirius shareholders approve Anglo takeover

The deal gives Anglo the UK's biggest mining project in a generation and marks its comeback to the fertilizer sector.

March 3, 2020

Group Ten Metals announces warrant exercise, shares bounce

Shares of Group Ten were up nearly 5% at Tuesday's market open.