October 11, 2019

US, China reach substantial ‘phase one’ trade deal, Trump says

The agreement marks the largest breakthrough in the 18-month trade war that has hurt the economies of both nations.

October 11, 2019

How do miners dispose of their waste in the sea?

Sea disposal of mining waste could spread as Indonesia weighs adopting the technique for new nickel projects.

October 11, 2019

Heaven-Sent Gold seeks $200 million in Hong Kong IPO

The company owns two South African gold mines.

October 10, 2019

Indian miners lobby against government plans for national coal index

India plans to create a national coal index to end state-run Coal India's control over prices and privatize the coal sector.

October 9, 2019

Policy uncertainty, resource nationalism and environmental protection key themes for Asia mining

Fitch analysts expect risks to the Chinese economy will continue to rise, with no easy resolution to the trade dispute with the US on the horizon.

October 9, 2019

Russia’s Polymetal may invest in rare earth project to tap electric vehicle demand

The country's largest rare earth project, Tomtor, is being developed by the gold and silver producer's top shareholder.

October 8, 2019

Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really?

Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.

October 8, 2019

China’s Tsingshan helped drive record drop in nickel inventories

After developing a reputation as a disruptive industry force for its role in popularizing nickel pig iron production in China, Tsingshan looks set to upend the industry’s supply and demand…

October 8, 2019

BHP says “social value” to be key aspect of its business planning

The world's largest miner is moving from keeping a social licence to creating value for its stakeholders.

October 7, 2019

K92 reports high-grade drill results from PNG gold mine

The reported results include the two deepest holes drilled to date at Kora/Kora North.