Coal power plants face $7.3 billion losses in Europe in 2019
Almost 80% of lignite and hard coal-fired generators will be unprofitable this year, a hit the industry is unlikely to survive without government help.
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Kaz Minerals reports 7.4% rise in copper output, reaffirms annual forecast
Production at its biggest mine Aktogay rose 6.9% to 37.3 kt in the quarter.
Ore miners in Indonesia will need to optimize land use — ministry
The government plans to create parameters, such as size of concession versus area explored, to measure exploration efforts.
Fortescue bumps up free cash flow on premium iron ore
FMG has been raising the mix of premium feed in its shipments with the addition of its West Pilbara Fines product.
Vale turns to artificial intelligence for exploration at Coleman nickel mine
AI company GoldSpot will examine data gathered by Vale over decades of mining at Coleman and look for previously unrecognized data trends.
Zimbabwe to cut power to mines, others over $77 million in unpaid bills
The southern African nation is experiencing daily power cuts lasting up to 18 hours after a severe drought reduced water levels at the country's biggest hydro plant.
Australia’s Galaxy Resources to cut lithium production
Australian lithium producers have been cutting supply amid plummeting prices in recent months.
Rare earths to be extracted at former Illinois coal mine
Canada's Avalon and America's CSA join forces to supply the US with rare earths.
Australian miner to explore for gold in Kyrgyzstan
RTG Mining acquired a 90% stake in the high-grade Chanach gold and copper project.