October 17, 2020 Global nickel production expected to decline by 7.4% in 2020 – report Temporary suspensions of mines caused by the covid-19 pandemic, along with the advancement of Indonesia’s export ban are expected to be the significant contributors to this decline.
October 16, 2020 Indonesia sees China firms lead ‘commitment’ for $35bn nickel investments Among the projects discussed was a plan by CATL and Ningbo Lygend Mining to create an integrated lithium battery production facility.
October 16, 2020 Battle over Porgera ends with Barrick stake deal Barrick will give Papua New Guinea a “major share” of the gold mine.
October 14, 2020 India says slump in diamond exports is much worse than 2008 Overseas sales of cut and polished diamonds may slump 20% to 25% in the year ending March from $18.6 billion last year.
October 13, 2020 OceanaGold announces lay-offs at Didipio Company has implemented the permanent layoff of 496 employees at its gold and copper mine in Phillipines.
October 13, 2020 Indonesia to create firm to build up electric vehicle battery industry The world's biggest producer of nickel ore wants to build an integrated EV industry that will eventually include building the vehicles.
October 12, 2020 Australia to lead technological integration in mining – report Fitch says Australia will spearhead global miners' race to use technology to cut costs.
October 10, 2020 Freeport does a balancing act as world’s biggest gold mine grapples with covid-19 The company is trying to maintain output at full blast while containing covid-19 in mines like Grasberg.
October 9, 2020 Kyrgyzstan political turmoil and mining jurisdiction risks Recent attack on Kyrgyz mines exemplifies the risks faced by mine operators.
October 8, 2020 Gold price rally lifts value of top 50 mining companies above $1 trillion for the first time The Top 50 most valuable mining companies added $80.2 billion in market capitalization over the three months to end September.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
