UK coal use drops to 135-year low
Once the engine of the Industrial Revolution rooted in the UK, coal is now less popular than ever as an electricity source.
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Tremor kills 2 at Harmony Gold mine
Two miners have been killed in an underground mine collapse in South Africa caused by an earth tremor.
China to shut 6,000 non-coal mines by 2020 to improve safety
China will shut 6,000 non-coal mines in an effort to reduce mining accidents and deaths by 2020, the State Administration of Work Safety said in a five-year plan.
China’s metals trade fragments into multiple narratives: Andy Home
China's metals trade figures were once a spotlight on the state of the world's manufacturing engine and price driver.
BHP seeking $2 billion Jansen stake sale
Working with an investment bank to off-load 25% interest in giant potash project in Saskatchewan according to new report.
Cobalt sulphate prices continue rise on battery demand, metal remains stable
The price of one of the most common lithium ion battery precursor materials, cobalt sulphate, has continued to surge in August by over 14%.
Philippines to expand mining ban to watershed areas, ore exports
In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.
Guatemalan court backs Tahoe’s Escobal mine suspension
Together with reevaluating its previous multi-year guidance, the company is now reviewing the financial impact of the mine suspension to its longer term capital and exploration programs.
Copper price rally is only gathering momentum
Copper price jumps to near three-year high as likely impact of Chinese scrap metal import ban sparks another session of speculative buying.
