July 3, 2020

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

July 3, 2020

Germany’s plan to exit coal by 2038 made law

The lower house of parliament has passed a bill on the country’s exit from coal as a power source.

July 2, 2020

Pandemic helps Russia tighten its grip on palladium

Nornickel’s operations have barely missed a beat, while its main rivals in South Africa are struggling to ramp up production.

July 1, 2020

Metso Outotec begins operations

The merger received unconditional clearance from the European Union in May.

July 1, 2020

Goal of tailings management should be zero harm – report

142 scientists, community groups and NGOs from 24 countries published a set of guidelines for the safer storage of mine waste.

June 30, 2020

Alrosa resumes operations at International mine

The company suspended works in the mine last week, after several employees tested positive for covid-19.

June 30, 2020

Greenland gold miner AEX Gold eyes London listing

Company plans an initial public offering next month.

June 30, 2020

Britain’s accelerating transition to electric cars

Ultra-low emission vehicles accounted for nearly 7% of all new cars registered during the first quarter of 2020.

June 30, 2020

Petropavlovsk moves to defend itself with interim board

The gold miner appointed four new directors and asked British regulators to look into possible breach of the takeover code by a major shareholder.

June 30, 2020

Polyus maintains output targets following virus outbreak at Olimpiada

The outbreak infected nearly a quarter of workers at the Olimpiada mine site.