June 24, 2020 Ten countries control 50% of global gold reserves Although the United States continues to hold the largest gold reserves, China and Russia have emerged as the top buyers.
June 24, 2020 Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.
June 23, 2020 Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.
June 22, 2020 Two decades after Los Frailes tailings accident, Guadiamar River shows signs of recovery A study shows that measures taken following the breach at Boliden Apirsa’s lead and zinc mine have been effective in restoring the Guadiamar River.
June 22, 2020 The masters of the diamond world are losing control De Beers struggles to generate interest from its customers while at least five buyers have broken from their long-term contracts with Alrosa.
June 22, 2020 ArcelorMittal considers sale of Canadian assets Assets the world’s biggest steelmaker may put on the chopping block include a 420km-long railway servicing the Mont-Wright iron ore mine in Quebec.
June 22, 2020 Glencore hit by another probe over Congo dealings Switzerland has opened a criminal investigation into Glencore's possible failure to prevent alleged corruption in the DRC.
June 19, 2020 Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector.
June 19, 2020 Trillion-dollar US plan will draw in plenty of metal A global infrastructure spending push would mean a lot more energy metals will need to be mined.
June 19, 2020 Swedish Geological Survey declares Talga’s graphite project national interest The project has the highest resource grade of any JORC/NI 43-101 graphite deposit in the world.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
