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.
July 8, 2020 Greenfields Exploration wants to snap up third of Greenland licences It has identified a "shopping list of high-quality acquisitions" in the country, equivalent to about 28% of all areas under license.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
