Polish miners block coal trains in protest against Russian imports

Unions say higher imports together with falling demand amid a mild winter have lead to a jump in coal stockpiles, threatening normal operations of Poland's coal mines.

Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 8:34 am

Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt

The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government.

Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 7:40 am

China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt

A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2020 | 7:15 am

Spearmint to revive Nevada lithium prospect

The Clayton Valley prospect is adjacent to active projects owned by Noram and Schlumberger.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 31, 2020 | 6:15 am

Minera Alamos acquires equipment to ramp up Mexican operation

The Canadian company entered into a $1.2-million equipment purchase agreement with Mako, Marlin and Oro Gold.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 31, 2020 | 6:10 am

Roof collapses at Anglo American’s coal mine in Queensland

The incident, in which no one was injured, happened at the Moranbah North underground mine in the Bowen Basin.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2020 | 4:16 am

The battle for stronger conflict minerals legislation in Europe

The EU's new regulation prohibiting imports of 3TG from conflict zones is a shadow of its equivalent legislation in the US, but it is a least a foot in the door to ensure greater ethical supply chain due diligence.

Fieldfisher | January 31, 2020 | 3:20 am