December 22, 2019

Orban ally sells Hungary coal plant before $1bn overhaul

Move is a a U-turn as Prime Minister Viktor Orban had agreed to the European Union‘s climate deal.

December 22, 2019

Mining companies operating in Russia improve environmental transparency – WWF

The World Wildlife Fund found that more miners operating in the country are starting to report their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

December 20, 2019

ICBC Standard aborts plan to shut base metals unit

The bank, a joint venture between Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Africa's largest lender Standard Bank, is a major participant in base metals markets globally.

December 19, 2019

RANKED: Top 10 lowest cost gold projects on the globe

Turkey took three out of the top five.

December 19, 2019

Top shareholder urges miner Centamin to seek takeover offer date extension

Endeavour on Thursday said it had insufficient time before the current "put up or shut up" deadline of Dec. 31 to study Centamin's assets.

December 19, 2019

From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020

Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.

December 19, 2019

Audi, Umicore recycle 90% cobalt, nickel from e-tron batteries

"A closed-loop for battery raw materials is a big leap technologically."

December 18, 2019

Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals

However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.

December 18, 2019

Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation

Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.

December 18, 2019

De Beers final diamond sale of the year gives some hope to depressed market

It fetched $425 million for its diamond in December, a slight improvement from the $400 million it obtained in the previous sale.