In global electricity slump, coal is the big loser
In the US, coal’s share of power generation has dropped more than 5 percentage points since February.
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Investors increase scrutiny over ESG reporting
Over the past five years, companies have been much more active on specific governance and social issues of ESG-related risks.
Extended lockdowns to hit copper production
Antamina reported 210 positive cases of covid-19 in Peru and said the date to restart operations is still uncertain.
Seabridge releases KSM PEA with improved economics
Study suggests large underground block cave mine at the Iron Cap deposit, with one third of the planned production sourced from open pits at the site.
Gemfields ups security, human rights efforts
The miner is the only gemstone company to be recognized as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).
Freeport’s El Abra mine in Chile to scale back processing
Company said it would scale back copper processing by 40%.
Rio signs $51 million earn-in on Zambia copper deposits
Rio can earn up to a 75% interest in the Solwezi licences, located next to First Quantum's Kansanshi mine.
CEO of Metalloinvest dies at 52
Andrey Varichev was being treated for pneumonia at a private clinic in Moscow.
Canada’s miners struggle with covid-19 challenges
The sector often operates in rural or remote areas and workers live in close quarters, adding to the risks.
