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.

February 28, 2020

China restarts rare earth capacity after closures

A new market report by Roskill looks at the impact of the disruptions.

February 27, 2020

Lynas half-year profit plunges on Malaysia expenses amid weak market

The company reported profit after tax of A$3.9 million for the six months ended Dec. 31.