May 12, 2020

Eurobattery Minerals to acquire Hautalampi nickel-cobalt-copper project in Finland

The Swedish company will pay €8.6 million for the project located at the same site as the famous Keretti copper mine.

May 11, 2020

Metals markets to move into surplus — report

Fitch has revised down 2020 copper consumption growth forecasts for China and the US.

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.