October 20, 2020

Apparent aluminum deficit drives up spot prices against longer dates

Inventories in LME warehouses in Port Klang at 814,225 tonnes are down about 20% since climbing above one million tonnes in July.

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.