December 11, 2020 Anglo American to divest from thermal coal operations by 2023 Company said production across all minerals will increase by 14% in 2021.
December 11, 2020 Coal mining accidents tests China’s control of its cheapest fuel A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.
December 9, 2020 New South Wales greenlights Russell Vale mine expansion Project will deliver a net economic benefit to the state of up to A$174 million and create ongoing employment for 205 people.
December 8, 2020 Minerals and metals demand recovery in 2021 – report Fitch sees mining and metals capital expenditure improving in 2021, compared with 2020.
December 8, 2020 US targets illegal North Korean coal sales with new sanctions North Korea jump-started coal exports after shutting down almost all shipments during the first few months of the year while it sought to block the spread of the coronavirus.
December 7, 2020 Glencore’s succession isn’t over yet Glasenberg’s exit hasn’t been the brutal Darwinian process he so often predicted.
December 7, 2020 China issues coal buying mandate amid supply shortage, price gains Country's central state planner issued a mandate to coal buyers on Monday to sign medium and long-term contracts to ensure stable supplies next year.
December 7, 2020 Decarbonizing electricity production in the US by 2035 less costly than expected Meeting the 2035 deadline for decarbonizing electricity production would only eliminate 15% of the capacity-years left in fossil fuels power plants.
December 5, 2020 Coal mine accident in China’s Chongqing kills 23 The miners died after being trapped in a mine in the southwestern city of Chongqing.
December 4, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Glencore taps coal head Gary Nagle as new CEO; Mining supercycle talk back; Carmakers have blind spot for lithium, cobalt, nickel prices
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
