May 6, 2020 Indian state says NMDC diverted CSR money to Modi’s coronavirus fund The Chhattisgarh state chief also said the iron ore miner had not paid $134.5 million in remaining penalties over alleged violations.
May 6, 2020 Barrick cuts 2020 guidance, faces $191m bill in PNG Dispute with PNG over Porgera mine has done what a pandemic did not — dent the gold miner’s expected output for the year.
May 5, 2020 Top coal miner seeks loans as lockdown saps payments Bharat Coking Coal, a unit of Coal India, is planning a debt-raising to meet expenses.
May 5, 2020 Uralkali slams Belarus – China potash deal Russian producer said it might not be prepared to conclude contracts at the $220 per tonne price agreed between BPC and China.
May 4, 2020 India’s gold imports plummet by 99.5% Overseas purchases slumped to 60 kg in April, the lowest monthly inflow in records going back to 2010.
May 4, 2020 Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.
May 4, 2020 Gold bars fight covid-19 kits for space on the plane With global travel at a standstill, precious metals industry is scrambling for alternative ways to keep the market moving.
May 3, 2020 Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices.
May 1, 2020 Iran hauls gold bars out of Venezuela’s almost-empty vaults Government officials piled some 9 tonnes of gold -- an amount equal to about $500 million -- on Tehran-bound jets this month.
May 1, 2020 Lynas to restart Malaysian plant as virus curbs ease The plant has been closed since late March due to the restrictions on movement and non-essential business.
Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December. December 24, 2025 | 12:12 pm
