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.
October 8, 2020 Indonesian miner completes 20% stake buy in Vale unit MIND ID bought 14.9% stake from Vale Canada and 5.1% from Sumimoto.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am