June 1, 2020 Copper, iron ore prices surge on signs of quick global recovery Chinese iron ore stockpiles fall to near-four year low and copper price may escape worst of downturn, says new report.
June 1, 2020 Metal inventories pile up in factories, smelters Aluminum inventories have already climbed and are forecast to surge by 5 million tonnes by the end of 2020 to 16 million.
May 31, 2020 Indonesia processing requests for deep-sea mining waste disposal The requests come as mining waste management is increasingly scrutinised.
May 29, 2020 Japan Gold to expand Sanru project in Hokkaido The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry accepted the Canadian miner’s new prospecting rights applications.
May 29, 2020 Barrick offers PNG landowners a stake to resolve Porgera mine dispute CEO Mark Bristow has offered an extra 15% stake in its Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea
May 28, 2020 A $3 billion fund may aid India’s mining belt after virus havoc The country hurtling toward its first full-year contraction in four decades.
May 22, 2020 The global race to mine outer space ispace has already booked and paid for flights with Elon Musk-founded Space X.
May 22, 2020 Alrosa cuts 2020 production over falling demand Company is cutting its output to 28-31 m carats, compared to initial guidance of 34 m carats.
May 21, 2020 Uralkali inks potash supply contract with India Indian Potash Limited (IPL) will pay $230 per tonne, or 10 cents more than the price set between BPC and China.
May 20, 2020 Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.
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
