July 15, 2020

ESG to play a greater part in post-covid mining – survey

Almost half of White & Case survey respondents see increased taxation as the way resource nationalism is most likely to manifest itself in the wake of covid-19.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 15, 2020

Zijin’s Guyana Goldfields takeover backed by proxy firms

Guyana Goldfields shareholders have until next Thursday to vote for the takeover.

July 15, 2020

China raises annual rare earth mining quota to record high in 2020

Country raised its rare earth mining quota by 6.1% from the previous year to an annual record high of 140,000 tonnes.

July 14, 2020

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

July 14, 2020

Iron ore price jumps to year high as Chinese imports soar

Chinese iron ore imports hit 33-month high in June, on pace for record year.

July 14, 2020

Funds buy into a copper rally fuelled by China and Chile

Hedge funds are starting to buy into the rally in copper, which continues to build upside momentum.

July 14, 2020

Copper price near 2-year high after Chinese imports rocket

China's June copper imports surge by 50% compared to previous month to highest on record.

July 13, 2020

China urges coal miners to boost output for summer season

Country's central state has asked local authorities to build up coal stocks to 600 million tonnes to ensure sufficient supplies and stabilise prices.

July 12, 2020

Scientists reveal the secret life of lithium

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say that stars like the Sun create lithium through their lives after they have swelled to become red giants.