August 5, 2020 Peabody biggest loss follows writedown of top US coal mine The largest US coal producer took a $1.42 billion impairment charge on the North Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming.
August 3, 2020 Global coal power falls for first time even as China builds more The net decline of 2.9 gigawatts may be small, but marks a turning point.
July 31, 2020 Glencore copper production drops 11%, cobalt by third Suspended Mutanda copper and cobalt mine in Congo slashes Swiss miner and commodities trader's first half production.
July 29, 2020 US coal consumption drops to record low Power plants burned just 27.4 million short tons in April, a 27% decrease from the previous year.
July 28, 2020 Indonesia moving up the mining value chain – report The mining industry will increasingly lose dominance as a driver of Indonesia’s mineral exports, Fitch says.
July 28, 2020 Poland scraps mine closure plan opposed by coal unions State-run news agency PAP reported that PGG could close the Ruda and Wujek mines, which employ a total of 7,700 people.
July 27, 2020 Poland braces for second wave as virus spikes in coal mines Country has big outbreaks in Silesia, mainly in three coal mines.
July 23, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...
July 23, 2020 Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million.
July 22, 2020 Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic "It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."
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
