September 5, 2019

Global silver output to top one billion ounces by 2023

GlobalData also predicts silver output in 2019 will continue to decline to 913.5 million oz.

September 5, 2019

Norway’s CO2 seabed storage project gets boost from industry, EU

Norway's Equinor has signed preliminary agreements with seven potential industrial customers for its project to develop carbon dioxide storage under the North Sea.

September 5, 2019

Alrosa to consider withdrawal from subsidiary Alrosa-Nyurba

The voluntary liquidation, following board approval, would be completed by the end of 2020.

September 4, 2019

Russia’s VTB won’t ‘harass’ mining firm Mechel over debts

Coal and steel producer Mechel, controlled by Russian businessman Igor Zyuzin, has asked its creditors for more time to make its debt repayments.

September 3, 2019

Greece grants Eldorado permits for gold mine

The miner's planned investment in Greece has been viewed as one of the biggest in the country in years.

September 2, 2019

Global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028 — report

But further developments in aluminium technology could lead to increased substitution of copper in cabling.

September 2, 2019

Rio Tinto takes GFG Alliance to arbitration over outstanding smelter payments

Rio sold the Dunkerque aluminium smelter in France to GFG for $500 million last year.

September 2, 2019

Greece will soon issue permits for Eldorado Gold’s project

Its planned investment in Greece has been viewed as one of the biggest in the country in years.

September 1, 2019

Saudi Arabia creates new ministry of industry and mining

The move is understood as part of the kingdom’s strategy to diversify the economy away from oil.

August 31, 2019

Populism and protest lurk behind Europe’s dying coal mines

Anger and despair are running high ahead of Sunday’s state elections in Germany’s mining heartland.