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.

May 20, 2020

Barrick, Japan Gold kick off exploration program

The partnership, known as Barrick Alliance, will evaluate 28 out of 30 gold projects in the country.