Workers at Antofagasta’s Centinela mine vote to strike
A stoppage could jeopardize the operational continuity of the mine.
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OceanaGold still waiting on formal order over Didipio dispute
The company applied for an injunction in July 2019 as a temporary measure to operate while it challenges the legality of the order.
LME shines a (little) light on shadow stocks
The London Metal Exchange's new report on "shadow" stocks was greeted with a collective yawn by the industrial metals market.
Gold price holds above $1,800 on virus spike
Gold remains strong as WHO reports record daily increase in covid-19 cases.
China urges coal miners to boost output for summer season
Country's central state has asked local authorities to build up coal stocks to 600 million tonnes to ensure sufficient supplies and stabilise prices.
India’s gem, jewellery exports in record fall
Exports fell a record 55% in June quarter from a year ago to $2.75 billion as processing units were affected by covid-19 pandemic.
Vale, Kobe and Mitsui to work on low CO2 ironmaking
Technology uses natural gas to reduce iron ore for use in steelmaking, offering lower CO2 emissions.
EnergyX, ProfMOF promote technology making lithium production more cost-effective
The companies want to promote the use of metal-organic frameworks, which they say are miracle material.
