China’s coal output hits record in 2025 even as it burns less
Coal output rose to 4.83 billion tons in 2025, up 1.2% from the previous year.
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Montage moves up Côte d’Ivoire gold pour
First gold at Koné is now expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of this year instead of 2027’s second quarter.
Key Chinese Rio Tinto shareholder backs Glencore bid to gain copper access
Chinalco is already in talks with authorities and is expected to back the ambitious tie-up, Bloomberg sources said.
Indonesia targets illegal mining on 190,000 hectares of forest land
The military-backed forestry task force said last week it had taken over 8,800 hectares of land where nickel, coal, quartz sand and limestone were being mined.
Coal India unit valued at $2.2 billion after stellar market debut
Bharat Coking Coal, India's top coking coal miner, soared as much as 96% in their market debut on Monday.
Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident
Company confirmed that a contractor employee passed away, days after an accident near the gold producer's Bagoe mine in Cote d'Ivoire.
Vale Indonesia says 2026 mining quota won’t be enough to meet demand from new smelters
Vale and partners are currently constructing three high-pressure acid leaching plants to extract nickel materials.
BHP refused permission to appeal UK judgment over 2015 Brazil dam collapse
In November, London's High Court ruled BHP was legally responsible for the collapse of the Fundao dam in Mariana, southeastern Brazil.
Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems
The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure.
