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.

March 9, 2020

Gold slides below $1,700 as investors look everywhere for cash

Not even gold is immune to the barrage of selling that’s hitting global markets today.

March 6, 2020

Gold has biggest weekly gain since 2016 as virus fears deepen

Bullion still gained nearly 7% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance at a time when the outbreak is shaking investor confidence.

March 5, 2020

Global market volatility drove gold ETFs to all-time highs – report

In February, gold-backed ETF holdings reached 3,033 tonnes.

March 5, 2020

Indonesia’s March coal benchmark price set at $67.08

Price rose slightly as coal mine operations in China were affected by the coronavirus.

March 4, 2020

Critical Resource, ERM join to tackle ESG risks

Losing social support, or social licence to operate (SOL), is seen as the main risk mining and metals firms are facing.

March 4, 2020

Newcrest closes $60m sale of Gosowong mine in Indonesia

The move comes after the government issued a mandate in 2018 stating that major mines have to be at least 51% owned by Indonesian companies.

March 4, 2020

Indonesia’s Bukit Asam 2019 output rises 10.2%

Coal sales in 2019 were at 27.8 million tonnes, up 13% from the previous year.