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.

May 5, 2020

Kinross doubles net earnings in Q1

Company reported net earnings of $122.7 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with $64.7 million, or $0.05 per share, in Q1 2019.

May 5, 2020

Belgian bling’s back with reopening of world’s top diamond hub

About 600 trading companies in the Square Mile diamond district of Antwerp shut their doors during the two-month lockdown.

May 5, 2020

Uralkali slams Belarus – China potash deal

Russian producer said it might not be prepared to conclude contracts at the $220 per tonne price agreed between BPC and China.

May 5, 2020

Funds don’t buy into Doctor Copper’s recovery story

Copper has staged a partial recovery from its initial covid-19 price shock.