June 26, 2020

Belgian court postpones decision to dissolve Nyrstar

Belgian minority shareholders argued that the company lacked transparency on restructuring process.

June 26, 2020

Legal frameworks need improving for environmental, social impact assessments on mines

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development has released its newest report.

June 26, 2020

Shrinking aerospace demand to keep pressure on cobalt

Metal prices are at 10-month lows due to lower demand from the electric vehicle and aerospace sectors amid the pandemic.

June 25, 2020

Alrosa halts mine after several cases of covid-19

The company's International underground diamond mine will be closed for up to two weeks.

June 24, 2020

Demand for EV raw materials to spike – report

United Nations says global market for cathode to reach $58 billion by 2024.

June 24, 2020

LME to examine floor reopening

Traditional open-outcry floor has been closed for three months due to covid-19 restrictions.

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.