January 11, 2021

Mongolia may revoke Rio Tinto’s plan for Oyu Tolgoi

The government is considering cancelling and replacing the development and financial plan for the giant copper mine.

January 7, 2021

Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.

January 6, 2021

Erdene shares up on new discovery in Mongolia

Company announced a new gold discovery 3.5 km north of its Bayan Khundii project.

January 5, 2021

China on recovery drive, but risk generator in metals markets – report

Fitch expects Chinese mining operations to continue in full gear since the ramp-up in H220.

January 4, 2021

Stretched diamonds may be key for next-gen microelectronics

Strained diamonds may be prime candidates for advanced functional devices in microelectronics.

January 3, 2021

MINING.COM’s top science & technology stories of 2020

From a nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years to advances into mining the Moon.

December 31, 2020

MINING.COM’s most popular stories of 2020

Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.

December 30, 2020

Indonesia and LG Group sign $9.8bn EV battery MOU

Country plans to become a global hub for producing and exporting EVs.

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.