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Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | July 3, 2020 | 2:05 pm

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Rio also narrowed its estimated first production from its mine…

Reuters | July 3, 2020 | 8:12 am

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 7:18 am

Commodity freighters are shrugging off covid-19 for now

The cost of moving coal and iron ore across the…

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2020 | 9:20 am

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

The assets include the Paterson exploration project, Nifty copper operation…

Reuters | July 2, 2020 | 9:10 am

Rio’s demolition of sacred site doesn’t match its image

Blasting of Juukan Gorge caves has been likened to the destruction of Palmyra by the Islamic State.

Bloomberg Opinion | June 15, 2020 | 10:34 am

Novo Resources grows land package in Pilbara

Company has entered into an agreement with Mark Creasy to consolidate sole ownership.

Bruno Venditti | June 15, 2020 | 10:33 am

Russia’s gold mine production growth to overtake China’s by 2029 – report

Fitch Solutions predicts that Russia’s gold production will grow from 11.3moz in 2020 to 15.5moz in 2029.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 14, 2020 | 12:22 pm

Top miners in good position to weather covid-19 – report

PwC forecasts that miners will take a hit to EBITDA of approximately 6% in 2020.

MINING.com Editor | June 12, 2020 | 12:13 pm

Insurers distance from Adani project amid global coal backlash

The pushback comes after it was reported that three major insurance groups charged Adani for policies covering work at Carmichael since November.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2020 | 8:56 am

Rio Tinto chief says sorry for sacred caves blast

Australia's Senate agreed to begin a national inquiry into how the destruction of two ancient and sacred Aboriginal caves occurred.

Reuters | June 12, 2020 | 7:52 am

Glencore’s Valeria coal mine granted special status

Queensland has designated the 20-million tonne per year project a "coordinated" one, which will get it fast-tracked.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2020 | 7:35 am

Mining industry recovery may bolster Australia’s economy again

Mining accounts for nearly 6% of its gross domestic product.

Bloomberg News | June 11, 2020 | 1:36 pm

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

BHP to revise expansion, Novagold hits back at short-seller, Silvercorp walk away from Guyana Goldfields, and more...

MINING.com Editor | June 11, 2020 | 1:33 pm

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Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Commodity freighters are shrugging off covid-19 for now

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

Rio’s demolition of sacred site doesn’t match its image

Novo Resources grows land package in Pilbara

Russia’s gold mine production growth to overtake China’s by 2029 – report

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