March 16, 2020 Rio’s Mongolia operations slowed by coronavirus However, the Oyu Tolgoi mine continues to operate and deliver shipments.
March 15, 2020 Air-metal batteries for EVs get a boost Researchers developed a new catalyst that eliminates the need to use platinum in the air cathode.
March 13, 2020 Philippines to dethrone Indonesia as largest global nickel ore producer After a drop this year, Fitch analysts expect by 2029, global annual nickel production to reach 2.8mnt.
March 12, 2020 Indonesia targets 11% increase in processed nickel output in 2020 Indonesia targets to produce this year 2.02 million tonnes of processed nickel, such as nickel pig iron and ferronickel.
March 12, 2020 Japan can’t quit its coal habit, nine years after Fukushima Nine years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the street lined by the trees is still uninhabitable.
March 11, 2020 Despite a turbulent year – BHP keeps its brand crown BHP retains the top spot despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8 billion.
March 11, 2020 Australia’s top court rejects BHP appeal over tax ruling The dispute was over whether BHP should pay taxes on profits made by its Singapore marketing hub.
March 10, 2020 Metso-Outotec merger moves forward as hurdles cleared Former competitors expect to complete the combination June 30, 2020.
March 9, 2020 Freeport to grow copper, gold volumes by up to 40% The company will also reduce net unit cash costs of copper by 25% to approximately $1.30 per pound.
March 9, 2020 Death of coal financing is exaggerated as China steps up The relatively easy credit underscores the challenge of ridding the world of the dirtiest energy source.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am