November 12, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Gold price tumbles on covid vaccine breakthrough; UK court blocks lawsuit against BHP over Brazil dam burst; Alrosa’s pink diamond sets new record price at auction
November 12, 2020 Lithium Australia tests battery metals on wheat crops Lithium Australia’s subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, received positive results from the first trial in Western Australia.
November 11, 2020 Fortescue plans global green energy drive Fortescue has so far committed A$1 billion out to 2023 for the project.
November 11, 2020 Skycatch survey system sums up aerial intelligence Drones fly beyond traditional methods of 3D image capture.
November 10, 2020 Gold stream probably ‘most attractive’ funding option for Turquoise Hill – Wheaton CEO Turquoise Hill last week began arbitration proceedings against its biggest shareholder Rio Tinto to seek "clarity" on financing for Oyu Tolgoi, one of Rio's biggest growth projects.
November 10, 2020 Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.
November 9, 2020 Iron price jumps as Chinese imports continue at record pace China on track to import 1.2 billion tonnes of iron ore in 2020 as steelmakers upgrade plants to avoid winter production disruptions.
November 8, 2020 Australia tells the world it is open for business when it comes to critical minerals The Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus states that the country has a commercial opportunity to build competitive critical minerals export markets.
November 6, 2020 Copper price jumps as China turns away Australian concentrate Copper within sight of June 2018 peak. Australian trader: "If you had a ship full of concentrate floating offshore, you’re rapidly trying to find a home.”
November 6, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week China to expand ban on Australian imports to copper; Rio Tinto closes Argyle diamond mine after 37 years; Tanzania finalizing permit for its first rare earth mine
Zimbabwe to continue mineral purchases in 2026, central bank governor says The central bank has aggressively pursued a foreign currency accumulation strategy through mandatory mining royalties, outright gold purchases and leveraging on the rally in gold. December 28, 2025 | 09:29 am
