June 11, 2020

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...

June 10, 2020

Covid-19 has everyone ditching coal quicker – except Asia

In Asia, the appetite for coal is roaring back and expected to continue growing.

June 9, 2020

China to re-invest in its mining industry — report

China's steel association has called for an increase in domestic iron ore production as well as greater investment in exploration overseas to ensure supplies.

June 9, 2020

Mongolia graphite mine may help China fill gap from lower imports — report

Roskill reports on a new ‘ultra-large’ flake graphite mine being built near the city of Bayannur.

June 8, 2020

Iron ore soars as Vale ordered to shut down mines

A Brazilian judge ordered the closure of the Conceição, Cauê and Periquito mines after 188 workers tested positive for covid-19.

June 8, 2020

Europe jumpstarts faltering electric vehicle revolution

Global new electric passenger sales are forecast to fall by 18% to 1.7 million this year.

June 7, 2020

Zijin takes control of Tibet copper miner for $548m

The move is aimed at boosting Tibet Julong Copper's resource base and achieving sustainable development.

June 5, 2020

Golden bulls: Visualizing the price of gold from 1915-2020

In 1915, an ounce of gold was worth $488.66 per ounce in today’s dollars and as of May 15, 2020, $1,751 per ounce.

June 4, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Fallout from Australian aboriginal cave blast widens, Novagold under short seller attack, and more...

June 4, 2020

Copper price rally builds as China’s spending balloons

Copper now up 27% from covid-19 lows as China’s $700bn “new infrastructure” spending kicks into gear – 10,000 5G base stations are being built per week.