February 7, 2020

Mine delays in China are buttressing beleaguered coal bulls

Prices on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange rose 3.6%, capping the biggest weekly gain in almost a year

February 6, 2020

Australia considering sending coronavirus evacuees to outback mining camps

The first flight of about 240 passengers arrived in Australia on Monday.

February 6, 2020

Virus-hit China may need more imports of coal. The tricky part – shipping it

Number of ships waiting outside Australia's Newcastle harbor was at an 18-month high of 20 vessels.

February 5, 2020

Key trends for aluminum in 2020

2020 may be the year for a two-tier market for primary aluminum, says Wood Mackenzie

February 5, 2020

Oxair develops solution to fill up truck tires on remote mine sites

The Australian firm is prompting miners to switch to gas on tap.

February 5, 2020

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

February 4, 2020

Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low

New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised a paltry $300m in 2019, not even a tenth of the money flowing into farmland.

February 4, 2020

Australia’s Perenti says considering takeover of Downer mining arm

The potential offer value of A$700 million reported was "significantly above" what was being considered.

February 3, 2020

Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other”

Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday – new report says pandemic could drop industrial metals prices another 26%.

February 3, 2020

Green, social and sustainability bonds to reach $400 billion in 2020

Moody’s expects 2020 to be another exemplary year for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market, with issuances expected to reach record levels.