November 8, 2019

Tradewind launches new blockchain app to increase transparency in precious metals markets

The solution integrates with Tradewind’s existing VaultChain products, which present information on precious metal throughout the supply chain, including the name and geography of the mine where the metal was…

November 8, 2019

Norway wealth fund resumes work on blacklisting worst greenhouse gas emitters

Carbon emissions became a criterion for exclusion in 2016.

November 8, 2019

Pan Global acquires new property in Spain

The mines contain an estimated 160 million tonnes of mixed copper and polymetallic ore.

November 8, 2019

Three dozen rescued after blast in east German potash mine

At least two people were injured and 34 people were temporarily trapped underground after the explosion.

November 7, 2019

Italy ready for ‘legal battle of century’ with ArcelorMittal

The Italian government will fight ArcelorMittal in the courts if it goes back on a pledge to buy steelmaker Ilva.

November 7, 2019

Russia scraps plans to set climate-change goals for businesses

It’s a particular challenge for Russia’s economy, which is heavily dependent on oil and gas production and mining.

November 7, 2019

BHP’s Australian shareholders vote to stay in coal lobby groups

Only 27% of votes cast at the company’s annual meeting in Sydney were in favour of cutting ties with industry organizations in favour of fossil fuels.

November 6, 2019

Responsible sourcing blockchain network for minerals moves closer to production

Plans underway to expand from tracing cobalt into other key battery metals, tungsten, tantalum, tin and gold.

November 6, 2019

Nyrstar board grilled on Trafigura ties in 10-hour marathon meeting

Nyrstar’s history of financial troubles dates back to around 2010, when management embarked on a debt-fueled run of mining acquisitions.

November 5, 2019

Russia’s Polyus says 2020 capex will be higher than forecast

Russia's biggest gold producer plans to significantly increase its capital expenditure plans for 2020.