July 3, 2020 Global zinc production poised for gains – report Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.
July 3, 2020 Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise Rio also narrowed its estimated first production from its mine to between October 2022 and June 2023.
July 3, 2020 Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.
July 3, 2020 ‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.
July 2, 2020 Saudi Arabia eyes total dominance in oil and gas Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz claimed last week that the Kingdom will be the world’s biggest hydrocarbon producer “even” in 2050.
July 2, 2020 Landslide at Myanmar jade mine leaves at least 162 dead Triggered by heavy rain, the mudslide swept through a mine in Kachin state.
July 1, 2020 Goal of tailings management should be zero harm – report 142 scientists, community groups and NGOs from 24 countries published a set of guidelines for the safer storage of mine waste.
June 30, 2020 Alrosa resumes operations at International mine The company suspended works in the mine last week, after several employees tested positive for covid-19.
June 30, 2020 Freeport Indonesia’s Jan-May copper, gold output below target Copper concentrate production stood at 524,492 tonnes, 85% of the 616,277 tonnes targeted.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
