February 6, 2020 Finland gives green light to uranium mining State-owned Terrafame plans to produce uranium at a mine that has been producing nickel for years.
February 6, 2020 Lucara finds unbroken 549-carat diamond, fourth-largest mined at Karowe The Botswana mine has already produced six diamonds greater than 100 carats this year.
February 5, 2020 BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.
February 4, 2020 Global metals & mining industry M&A deals total $7.87bn in December 2019 The value marked a decrease of 13.2% over the previous month and a rise of 76.5% when compared with the last 12-month average.
February 4, 2020 Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised a paltry $300m in 2019, not even a tenth of the money flowing into farmland.
February 4, 2020 Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.
February 3, 2020 Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other” Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday – new report says pandemic could drop industrial metals prices another 26%.
February 3, 2020 Green, social and sustainability bonds to reach $400 billion in 2020 Moody’s expects 2020 to be another exemplary year for the environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market, with issuances expected to reach record levels.
February 3, 2020 En+ raises stake in Rusal to 57% after Glencore asset swap The deal helps companies controlled by Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska to ward off US sanctions.
February 3, 2020 Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
