December 11, 2020 Coal mining accidents tests China’s control of its cheapest fuel A series of deadly mining accidents has hit output, while self-imposed import restrictions -- including on key supplier Australia -- limit shipments from overseas.
December 11, 2020 Vale suspends operations at New Caledonia after protests Company has halted operations after pro-independence protests nearby, and that military forces are now guarding the evacuated plant.
December 10, 2020 Strife with indigenous groups could derail Ecuador’s drive to be a mining power Conflicts with indigenous communities have stalled operations at Ecuador's San Carlos Panantza copper mining project.
December 10, 2020 Vedanta says it will fight any attempt by Zambia to sell Konkola Copper Mines Any potential buyer of the KCM assets would be party to an unlawful act, Vedanta said.
December 10, 2020 Codelco reaches labor deal at Radomiro Tomic mine Company largely maintained production amid the covid-19 outbreak by reducing staff, adjusting schedules and temporarily shelving projects.
December 10, 2020 Investors back overhaul of Australian mining sector following caves inquiry Rio Tinto's legal destruction of ancient Australian rockshelters showed the mining sector was exposed to material investment risks without more reforms.
December 10, 2020 Bigger things predicted for tiny tin market Lockdowns around the world have prompted households to stock up on long-lasting food and buy more home electronics, providing a boost for the metal.
December 9, 2020 Vale negotiating funds for state in Brumadinho disaster The injection of billions of reais into funds are to be managed by the state government.
December 9, 2020 Vedanta offers bond with one of highest yields in Asia Vedanta plans to use the money to finance a buyback offer for $670 million of notes maturing in June 2021.
December 9, 2020 One union at Centinela reaches deal, another in talks The Minera Esperanza union entered government-mediated negotiations with Antofagasta in late November.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm