September 22, 2020

Russian lawmakers support tax hike for mining companies

The plan is expected to bring in 340 billion roubles ($4.5 billion) a year for the Russian government.

September 22, 2020

Metal industry sees no need for LME green aluminum platform

Industry sources said the market already had the tools needed for consumers willing to pay a premium for sustainable metal.

September 22, 2020

Hochschild Mining presses reset on Peruvian operations

Its San José mine in Argentina is slated to reach full production in the fourth quarter.

September 21, 2020

Monday mining massacre as gold, copper, iron ore prices tank

Gold price falls $70 an ounce, copper drops over 3% and iron ore rout accelerates, sending shares in major mining companies skidding.

September 21, 2020

‘Free money’ for banks as investors pile into fractured gold market

The world’s largest 50 investment banks are on track to double their income from precious metals this year.

September 21, 2020

Tesla “battery day” a possible blow to cobalt miners

Among expected announcements may be a cobalt-free battery, which will need higher quantities of less costly metals such as nickel and manganese.

September 21, 2020

Mountain Province resumes diamonds sales in Antwerp

Company sold 210,661 carats for a total of $8.9 million or $42 per carat at its first traditional diamond sale since the pandemic began on Sept. 19.

September 21, 2020

Wheaton Precious Metals plans London listing

Wheaton’s planned UK listing by year-end would make it the largest metals and mining company to join the LSE since Glencore in 2011.

September 18, 2020

CIBJO to train CSR, SDG officers in jewellery industry

CIBJO and Intertek Italia would create a pilot program that could lead to the creation of the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation.

September 17, 2020

Uranium One targets 10% of lithium market by 2030

The unit of Russia's state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom, plans to begin producing lithium by 2023.