July 27, 2020

Poland braces for second wave as virus spikes in coal mines

Country has big outbreaks in Silesia, mainly in three coal mines.

July 27, 2020

Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles

Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.

July 27, 2020

Rusal Q2 sales down 10% as coronavirus hit demand

Aluminium sales totalled 976,000 tonnes in April-June 2020.

July 26, 2020

Forget the gold price, copper was most profitable covid-19 trade

Investing in top copper mining stocks during the covid-19 meltdown handily beat returns on gold majors – FCX surged 92% in four months.

July 26, 2020

Gold, platinum used in new material to generate hydrogen from salt, polluted water

The hydrogen solution is aimed at tackling the global energy challenge.

July 24, 2020

Green aluminum maker sees opportunity in hydrogen

As the world looks to turn its back on fossil fuels, the idea that hydrogen could provide a viable alternative is quickly gaining traction.

July 23, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Massive Canadian mine gets green light, Pentagon resumes rare earth program, and more...

July 23, 2020

Petropavlovsk CEO says ‘business as usual’ despite boardroom battle

The miner reported a 42% increase in first-half total gold production to 320,600 ounces.

July 23, 2020

Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners

Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.”

July 22, 2020

Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."