April 20, 2020 China’s recent tailings leak the worst in 20 years The environment ministry said waste reached as far as 68 miles from the operation, the country's largest molybdenum mine.
April 19, 2020 Mexican union wants mining operations to resume in May The Confederation of Mexican Workers asked the federal government to include mining in its list of ‘essential services.’
April 19, 2020 First Quantum to evacuate 800 people from Cobre Panamá mine Some 2,000 people were stuck at the mining complex when it entered into lockdown due to covid-19.
April 19, 2020 New gas storage method makes cell-powered vehicles more viable US researchers designed porous materials that allow for better storage of hydrogen and methane in clean energy vehicles.
April 17, 2020 Mining projects to slow further in Q2 2020 GlobalData reported the progress of 35 mines under construction globally was disrupted due to lockdowns.
April 17, 2020 Precipitate closes Barrick financing, stock up Shares of Precipitate Gold rose to a six-week high early on Friday.
April 17, 2020 Congo enacts plan to blunt virus impact as cobalt exports slump Country will begin an information campaign for hundreds of thousands of hand-miners to offset the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 17, 2020 Implats plans gradual return to operation after regulations eased The platinum miner said it had been in consultations with the mines ministry to bring some non-essential workers gradually back to work.
April 17, 2020 China to inspect tailings dams after spill at molybdenum mine The move comes after a spill at a molybdenum mine in March contaminated water supplies for the northeastern province of Heilongjiang.
April 17, 2020 Rio lowers copper target at Oyu Tolgoi The company won't meet its previous production guidance of 530,000-570,000 tonnes.
Chinalco, Rio Tinto close to announcing purchase of Brazil’s CBA The percentage stake each company will acquire in the Brazilian aluminum producer remains unclear. January 29, 2026 | 02:24 pm
