February 20, 2020

Vale posts $1.7 billion loss for 2019

Company reported a $1.56 billion net loss in the fourth quarter.

February 20, 2020

Exxaro to sell Leeuwpan and Exxaro Coal Central

South African coal miner said the assets were not seen as core to its future objectives.

February 20, 2020

Fires and climate fears rattle Australia’s giant coal lobby

Australia's devastating bushfire season has fuelled public anger towards powerful lobby groups that support new coal mines.

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.