October 12, 2020

Polymetal reports coronavirus outbreak at Mayskoye deposit

The outbreak is not expected to have an effect on production, the company says.

October 11, 2020

Scientists tap into new rare earths deposits

An experiment turned in to a solution that helps better understand where ‘heavy’ and ‘light’ rare earths may be concentrated in and around carbonatite intrusions.

October 9, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price rally lifts Top 50 mining stocks; US grabs stake in battery metals miner; Barrick CEO calls for consolidation and warns of reserve crisis

October 9, 2020

JSW to focus solely on coking coal

Coking coal accounts for 80% of JSW's output, and thermal coal for 20%.

October 9, 2020

InoBat unveils world’s first “intelligent” EV battery

The company's Gen1 lithium battery combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Throughput (HTP) technology.

October 9, 2020

Alrosa diamonds can now be examined remotely

The world’s top diamond miner by output said its recently upgraded video-viewer platform is proving useful during the pandemic.

October 8, 2020

Gold price rally lifts value of top 50 mining companies above $1 trillion for the first time

The Top 50 most valuable mining companies added $80.2 billion in market capitalization over the three months to end September.

October 8, 2020

Sumitomo to sell stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine

The Japanese miner is "reviewing its strategic options" regarding its 45% interest in the money-losing mine.

October 7, 2020

K+S sells Americas salt business for $3.2 billion

Unit also includes K+S Chile and K+S Windsor Salt in Canada.

October 6, 2020

Polymetal to build $80m gold mine in Russia’s Far East

The Kutyn gold mine is expected to offset declining volumes from the company’s nearby Albazino operation.