October 17, 2020

Global nickel production expected to decline by 7.4% in 2020 – report

Temporary suspensions of mines caused by the covid-19 pandemic, along with the advancement of Indonesia’s export ban are expected to be the significant contributors to this decline.

October 16, 2020

Rare win for union at Nevada Gold Mines

Operating Engineers Local 3 filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the National Labour Relations Board when Nevada Gold Mines withdrew recognition of the union.

October 16, 2020

Canada orders review of Shandong’s TMAC buy

The cabinet national security review, under the Investment Canada Act, raises concerns that the deal may not be able to close by a Feb. 8, 2021, deadline to complete the…

October 16, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP says Chinese coal customers have made deferment requests; Newcrest approves Cadia’s expansion; Newmont CEO not interested in returning to Rio Tinto.

October 16, 2020

Newmont CEO sees copper growth, not worried about Barrick takeover

Copper will account for up to one-fifth of the metal produced by Newmont.

October 16, 2020

Battle over Porgera ends with Barrick stake deal

Barrick will give Papua New Guinea a “major share” of the gold mine.

October 16, 2020

Alrosa’s third-quarter output down 24%

The world's largest producer of rough diamonds said covid-hit demand started to recover in August but it added a note of caution on longer-term prospects.

October 16, 2020

Rio Tinto vows reform as Australian lawmaker accuses industry of cultural genocide

CEO said miner made key changes since heritage blasts.

October 16, 2020

Glencore in nickel supply talks with EV battery makers

Demand for nickel is forecast to surge in coming years as companies from Tesla to Volkswagen add to their lineups of electric models.

October 16, 2020

Top miners, University of Queensland join to research coarse particle processing

Newmont, Anglo and Glencore are now part of the Collaborative Consortium for Coarse Particle Processing Research.