December 4, 2020 Vedanta’s Gamsberg mine stays shut as search continues for trapped worker The mine shutdown has helped push prices for zinc.
December 4, 2020 BlackRock, Storebrand pressure Indian bank over coal mining loan Shareholders of India’s largest bank are raising concerns about a proposed loan to Adani Enterprises Ltd. to help fund the opening of the controversial Carmichael coal mine in northern Australia.
December 4, 2020 Coal mine accident in China leaves 23 trapped The incident occurred at the Diaoshuidong coal mine.
December 4, 2020 China to allow Australian coal cargo ashore despite ban It remains uncertain whether the unloadings are exceptions to meet specific demand or a sign of a broader unfreezing.
December 4, 2020 Trump to sell Arctic oil rights days before Biden sworn in Any investment in Arctic refuge oil rights is unlikely to see action over the next four years.
December 4, 2020 Two coal companies bankrupted by covid as industry slides Coal has been hit hard this year because of the decrease in demand for electricity to run offices, factories and stores.
December 3, 2020 China Inc. extends cobalt grip with bigger Glencore deal The world’s biggest supplier of cobalt has extended its supply agreement with battery maker GEM Co., allowing the Chinese company to secure supply of the crucial metal until the end…
December 3, 2020 BHP says copper output needs to double in 30 years Metal is well placed to benefit from the decarbonisation targets of some the world's biggest economies including top carbon emitter and top metals consumer China.
December 3, 2020 Mining for the green economy is still dirty work The world’s top producer of refined nickel and palladium is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating Arctic fuel leak that resulted in a record $2 billion levy.
December 3, 2020 Australian inquiry into sacred cave destruction seen recommending mining reforms The inquiry into the lawful destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelters is due to report on Dec. 9.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
