Billionaire mining moguls fight SFO in $99 million trial

Eurasian Natural Resources is seeking £70 million from the prosecutor, and hundreds of millions more from its ex-lawyer Neil Gerrard for money it says it spent on legal fees.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 9:47 am

Rising aluminum demand rapidly reshaping market landscape: Home

Rising demand for metal with a low-carbon or even zero-carbon footprint is rapidly reshaping the market landscape.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 9:35 am

Czech govt ready to talk about Turow mine with Poland

The Czech Republic filed a lawsuit in February calling for a halt to activities at the mine.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 9:14 am

Huayou, EVE Energy to start $2bn nickel-cobalt smelter in Indonesia

Several other Chinese-backed nickel plants are under construction in Indonesia.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 9:04 am

Four agreements signed at first pre-consultation for Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

One of the agreements calls for an independent investigator to carry out a study on the cultural and spiritual impact of the Escobal mine on the Xinka people.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 2:27 pm

Government plays key role in water, waste, biodiversity management of mining sector – report

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says successful environmental management across the mine life cycle depends on strong legal frameworks, regulations, and policies.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 12:38 pm

Commodity ‘supercycle’ a cue for Saudi state miner to cut debt

The new CEO of Saudi Arabia Mining Co. has plans to halve the ratio of debt to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization over the next five years.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2021 | 10:01 am