April 8, 2020 Greenland waives mineral exploration license obligations for 2020 The government is also considering two additional relief measures for the mining sector.
April 7, 2020 Coronavirus boosts Anglo Pacific’s role as financier to miners Geographically, the company is looking for projects in South America, Australia and Europe.
April 6, 2020 Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 mining companies MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.
March 30, 2020 Lynas to follow Malaysia’s movement curbs extension to mid-April The Malaysian processing plant of the world's biggest rare earths producer outside China.
March 25, 2020 Appian offers credit support for mining companies The firm says it is able to provide partners within the range of $50-$300 million.
March 25, 2020 China Jan-Feb rare earth magnet exports fall 4.2% as virus curbs shipments Overall rare earth exports down 17.3% in January and February from a year earlier.
March 22, 2020 Lynas closes Malaysia plant due to coronavirus curbs Its flagship mine Mt Weld in Australia will continue to operate.
March 5, 2020 Alkane gets Australian financial support to build rare earths mine The proposed Dubbo pollymetalic and rare earths mine is expected to process up to 1m tonnes of ore per year over a period of more than 75 years.
March 3, 2020 MINING.COM launches EV Battery Metals Index The value of metals used in batteries for the nascent electric vehicle industry measured for the first time.
March 1, 2020 US launches tool to stake claim to world’s rare earth minerals The U.S. has become increasingly concerned about securing a stable supply of critical minerals used in car batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
