May 11, 2020 EU’s top met coal producer cuts output Poland’s JSW limited output at its most profitable mine after employees tested positive for covid-19.
May 11, 2020 Demand for battery metals to jump 500% by 2050 The World Bank estimates that over 3 billion tonnes of minerals and metals will be needed to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies.
May 10, 2020 Nearly 90 coronavirus cases reported at Polyus unit in Siberia Of the 89 infected employees at Polyus Krasnoyarsk, which is based in eastern Siberia, 82 tested positive for the virus.
May 8, 2020 Social license soon to be akin to a mining license — report The industry needs to align with ESG values and attract the in-demand millennial talent pool.
May 8, 2020 Polish coal producer to cut pay and hours by 20% in May Poland generates most of its electricity from coal but demand for power has slumped due to the new coronavirus epidemic.
May 7, 2020 Poland to test 1,000 miners a day as virus grips coal region Silesia mining region in southern Poland showed the highest number of infections.
May 6, 2020 China aluminum dances to its own beat as LME stumbles Traders say weak demand for Chinese exports could soon take the shine off the market.
May 6, 2020 Gold price back below $1,700 Gold futures also narrowed its lead over spot prices as world's top gold refiners restore operations.
May 6, 2020 Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact The Kremlin says legal framework for mining on the moon should be examined to make sure it complies with international laws.
May 5, 2020 Lithium price: One in three cars sold in UK now electric You have to look hard for a silver lining as European car sales collapse by 90% and forecasts for lithium demand and prices are slashed.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
