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.

May 5, 2020

Rio Tinto’s top investors face off over emissions cut plan

Investor advisory groups are divided on whether shareholders should ask Rio to set targets on scope 3 emissions.

May 5, 2020

Alrosa halts diamond mining at two assets

Worsening market conditions stemmed from the current pandemic may also affect 2020 guidance.

May 4, 2020

UBS says gold price could ‘break the highs’ seen this year

Investment bank analyst says there is growing potential for gold price to break $1,800 per ounce.

May 4, 2020

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.