December 29, 2020

China Datang nears deal for Indonesian power projects

The state-backed energy giant has bought a majority stake in PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa’s thermal power plants in Indonesia for $394 million.

December 29, 2020

Vedanta to issue $400 million notes to Oaktree

India’s macroeconomic troubles have attracted a wave of global investors betting they can eke out profits from the rising number of capital-starved businesses struggling to stay afloat.

December 24, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Canada rejects Shandong Gold’s bid to buy TMAC; Operations restart at Samarco; MMG declares force majeure on contracts after protests in Peru

December 24, 2020

Rising nickel prices to support project development – report

Fitch forecasts rising nickel prices will support project development as the economics of nickel mine projects become increasingly attractive.

December 24, 2020

Steelmakers set to lead India metals to best quarter in decade

Shares of the country’s oldest steel mill have climbed more than 70% since Oct. 1, clocking its best performance in more than 11 years.

December 23, 2020

Turquoise Hill considers gold streaming, debt funding for Oyu Tolgoi

The streaming transaction would involve "a significant up-front payment" to Oyu Tolgoi, as well as deferred payments based on gold "spot" prices.

December 22, 2020

SQM signs 8-year lithium deal with LG Energy Solution

Contract will supply about 55,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.

December 21, 2020

Researchers develop method to recover palladium, silver from industrial waste

A team at Kanazawa University discovered how to selectively adsorb silver and palladium ions from aqueous acidic waste.

December 18, 2020

Alternative financing models for mining – report

Fieldfisher’s 2020 report includes commentary on ESG – the growth of green loans and sustainability linked loans in the resources sector.

December 18, 2020

Rio Tinto outlines Oyu Tolgoi’s path forward

Update specifies "mining by sections" plan that should make of Oyu Tolgoi the world’s No.4 copper operation by 2030.