December 4, 2020 US Senate committee approves uranium reserve bill Uranium from companies owned, controlled, or subject to jurisdictions in Russia or China are excluded from participating in the program.
December 4, 2020 Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass closer to production The Nevada project is host to the largest known lithium resource in the US.
December 4, 2020 BlackRock, Storebrand pressure Indian bank over coal mining loan Shareholders of India’s largest bank are raising concerns about a proposed loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help fund the opening of the controversial Carmichael coal mine in northern Australia.
December 4, 2020 Coal mine accident in China leaves 23 trapped The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.
December 4, 2020 China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.
December 4, 2020 Trump to sell Arctic oil rights days before Biden sworn in Any investment in Arctic refuge oil rights is unlikely to see action over the next four years.
December 4, 2020 Seabridge grows footprint in BC with Pretivm asset buy The company has acquired Pretivm's Snowfield project for $105 million.
December 4, 2020 Standard Lithium makes better-than-battery-quality lithium carbonate The Vancouver-based company completed the start-to-finish proof of concept of its lithium processing technology.
December 4, 2020 Barrick, Japan Gold to expand Mizobe-Onoyama project Japan Gold signed a JV for three mining rights licenses that adjoin the Barrick Alliance Mizobe-Onoyama project.
December 4, 2020 Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO Announcement came as the Swiss firm revealed an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Gabon to audit mining deals as reforms start amid IMF talks As part of discussions with the multilateral lender, President Brice Oligui Nguema “has demanded the full publication of all mining agreements". December 19, 2025 | 10:51 am
