February 18, 2021

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

February 18, 2021

Rio Tinto still committed to Oyu Tolgoi – CEO

CEO Jakob Stausholm said the copper mine expansion would yield a “big win-win” for both the country and the miner.

February 17, 2021

Governments from Mongolia to Mali seek to reopen mining deals

Any move to renegotiate agreements will trigger pushback by miners wary of threats to their profit margins, experts said.

February 16, 2021

These five trends are playing out in the diamond industry

Prioritization of sustainability, diamond origin tracking and continued demand from China are some of the issues shaping the industry

February 15, 2021

India’s coal power use may have already peaked – report

The share of the dirtiest fossil fuel in India’s power mix fell for the second year in a row in 2020.

February 15, 2021

Indonesia’s Antam targets 77% y/y jump in nickel ore output

The state-controlled miner is planning to increase its nickel ore output to 8.44 million wet metric tonnes this year.

February 14, 2021

Carbon footprint of nickel sulphate transport may start to worry OEMs – report

ESG concerns will be the result of the rising supply of MHP aimed at responding to the demand for battery metal commodities.

February 12, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.

February 12, 2021

Nickel price: Indonesia confirms Tesla talks

An Indonesian official has confirmed earlier reports that the government will begin early talks with Tesla.

February 12, 2021

RANKED: World’s top 10 copper mining projects – 2021

These 10 development projects will play a major role in setting the copper price for the next decade.