February 19, 2020

Mexican government to resume search for miners killed in 2006 blast

Labor Secretary Luisa Maria Alcalde said specialists have identified a new route to enter the Pasta de Conchos mine.

February 19, 2020

South Africa could use mining royalties to set up sovereign fund

Many analysts are sceptical about the government idea, given that South Africa's mining industry is in decline.

February 18, 2020

Pressure rises to cut Poland off from billions in EU green cash

The demands on Poland highlight growing tension over the bloc’s trillion-euro budget and climate ambitions.

February 18, 2020

Miners welcome Indonesia’s new jobs bill that could spur coal growth

President Joko Widodo's sprawling "Job Creation" bill seeks to change about 80 laws affecting many business sectors.

February 18, 2020

More heads to roll at Glencore this year

The news comes as the Swiss miner and commodities trader reported its first annual net loss since 2015.

February 17, 2020

Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant

Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens.

February 14, 2020

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

February 13, 2020

Indonesia accused of putting profit ahead of the environment with new bill

The government's plans to relax environmental rules to encourage investment have drawn criticism from activists.

February 12, 2020

South32 profit plunges on weak commodity prices

Prices of South32's top three commodities - metallurgical coal, aluminium and manganese - slumped in 2019.

February 12, 2020

Indonesia to control issuance of mining permits under new law

Government is also seeking to remove a 15,000-hectare limit for special mining licences