May 1, 2020 Coal demand set for biggest annual drop since World War II Global coal demand is estimated to fall by 8%.
April 30, 2020 CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.
April 30, 2020 Belarus scores potash contract with Chinese consortium It's the first muriate of potash (MOP) contract since September 2018.
April 30, 2020 Nornickel draws on credit lines to build cash buffer Earlier, the company reported a fall in first quarter palladium and nickel output.
April 30, 2020 Glencore joins mining industry’s rush to cut spending Swiss miner and trader reduces capital expenses by $1 billion, outlines production impact of covid-19.
April 29, 2020 Rusal alumina plant in Ukraine may temporarily suspend output The plant said its supplies of bauxite had fallen to critical levels and may soon be unable to maintain production on a four-day week basis.
April 29, 2020 Russian metals and mining firms reduce investment Alrosa may review its 2020 production plan from the current 34.2 million carats as the pandemic hits its sales.
April 29, 2020 Russian central bank sees no need to restart gold buying The central bank also said there was no need for it to start accepting gold pledged as collateral for the refinancing of banks’ debt.
April 28, 2020 Gold price on decline ahead of Fed decision Gold declined for the third day in a row, but is still near its seven-year peak.
April 28, 2020 Boliden Q1 core profit slumps as mines business weighs First quarter operating profit declined 25% from a year earlier.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm