February 6, 2020

US rare earths production up 44% in 2019 — report

Overall US metal mine production in 2019 was estimated to be $28.1 billion, or almost $500 million higher than in 2018.

February 6, 2020

China’s metals import hunger shifts towards raw materials

China’s giant aluminum machine needs a lot of bauxite and imports topped the 100 million tonne level for the first time in 2019

February 6, 2020

LME to keep open-outcry closing prices after electronic trial

During a consultation period, some LME users said it was difficult to obtain guaranteed execution against closing nickel prices when the electronic system was used

February 6, 2020

Workers evacuated from Garpenberg mine in Sweden after fire

Around 80 workers were trapped by a fire in a zinc mine.

February 5, 2020

Brazil’s Bolsonaro moves to ok mining on indigenous lands

The proposal includes provisions to consult indigenous groups for any mining project

February 5, 2020

Nigeria sets ambitious target for mining sector growth

Nigeria has been trying to boost the sector as part of efforts to diversify its economy.

February 4, 2020

Speedier Brazil exploration approvals to draw capital — mining lobby

Brazil's National Mining Agency on Monday published new rules that set deadlines for carrying out administrative approvals.

February 4, 2020

NorZinc rejigs Prairie Creek plans after road delay

NorZinc won’t be able to begin construction this year as planned.

January 30, 2020

Four key themes to watch in the global zinc market in 2020

Chinese smelters critical to zinc market balance, says Wood Mackenzie.

January 29, 2020

What every mining CEO needs to know about climate change

A new report by McKinsey found 30 to 50% of production of three top commodities is concentrated in areas where water stress is already high.