July 15, 2020

ESG to play a greater part in post-covid mining – survey

Almost half of White & Case survey respondents see increased taxation as the way resource nationalism is most likely to manifest itself in the wake of covid-19.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 15, 2020

Nornickel board to discuss Rusal demands this month

Russia’s environmental watchdog demanded the mining giant pay damages of $2.1 billion after a fuel spill in Siberia.

July 15, 2020

Nickel developer Australian Mines gets state loan offer

The support package requires the company to find a buyer for nickel and cobalt produced from its Sconi project.

July 14, 2020

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

July 13, 2020

LME shines a (little) light on shadow stocks

The London Metal Exchange's new report on "shadow" stocks was greeted with a collective yawn by the industrial metals market.

July 13, 2020

Three US universities launch Tailings Center of Excellence

Center focuses on responsible and sustainable mine waste management and advancing research-backed best practices.

July 12, 2020

Nornickel reports another fuel spill in the Arctic

The Russian company said 44.5 tonnes of fuel were spilled near the village of Tukhard.

July 12, 2020

Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves

A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.

July 10, 2020

Nornickel fights cover-up accusations over Arctic oil spill

Tests, photographs and eyewitness accounts suggest diesel has reached Pyasino Lake, which Nornickel denies.