September 10, 2020

Harmony Gold expects to swing to a full year loss

The miner expects headline loss per share for the year ended June 30, to be between 139 and 169 cents, compared to earnings of 204 cents per share reported in…

September 10, 2020

Russia’s richest man owns more melting Arctic than anyone

The Arctic is warming with such rapid speed—more than twice as fast as the global average—that it serves as a leading indicator.

September 9, 2020

Oil market buckles under pressure of pandemic’s second wave

Some of the largest producers in the Middle East are slashing prices for their barrels, signaling a lack of confidence in the recovery.

September 9, 2020

South Africa’s power cuts weigh on miners’ investment decisions

Power supply disruptions from Eskom could have a bearing on mining companies' growth.

September 9, 2020

Britain blocks plans for new coal mine in England

Government said the proposed development in northeastern England is not likely to provide national, local or community benefits.

September 9, 2020

Prairie Mining takes Poland to arbitration court over coal mines

Company says that Warsaw breached bilateral treaties by blocking Prairie's investment in two coal mines.

September 9, 2020

Jiangxi Copper chairman Long retires at 60

Long Ziping has stepped down at his legal retirement age and general manager Zheng Gaoqing will take over the top position in the integrated copper producer.

September 9, 2020

Barrick CEO faces stark test in fight for PNG mine

The world's second-largest gold producer lost a key court challenge last week over rights to the Porgera mine.

September 9, 2020

Rio board to debate CEO’s future as pressure mounts over blasts

Rio Tinto faces mounting pressure to respond more strongly to the destruction of ancient Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia.

September 8, 2020

Zimbabwe bans mining in wildlife parks

Conservationists accused two Chinese companies of exploring for coal in the biggest national park, Hwange.