Private equity abandons mining as deal opportunities dry up
Private equity poured 75% less money into the mining sector in 2019.
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Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report
Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.
Gold mine gangs tote AK-47s to outgun South African police
After meeting with gold mining companies in October, the Minister of Police Bheki Cele started considering plans to set up a task force to tackle violence.
Nickel price under pressure in 2020 – report
Wood Mackenzie predicts that nickel sulphate premiums will switch to discounts and Chinese nickel pig iron will stutter.
Infinity Lithium’s JV fined in Spain
The company is accused of conducting work without the proper environmental permits.
Activists occupy German coal plant in protest, police say
More than 120 people illegally entered the premises of the Datteln-4 power station.
China urges coal miners to resume production to keep market supplied
The central government wants to keep the market supplied and stabilize prices amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Miners face funding squeeze as green investing surges
Environmental, social & governance concerns have driven money into specialised ESG funds which often exclude mining stocks.
Cupric oxide gives clues on how to design better batteries, vehicles
Scientists propose knowing the components of these objects from within.
