September 17, 2020 ‘Nobody has done anything’: Amazon indigenous group decries illegal mining Indigenous leaders say they have tried to expel those mining on the land, even as government officials have said there is indigenous interest in mining going ahead.
September 16, 2020 Restoration after 2015 Brazil dam burst behind schedule – UN expert None of 42 projects is on track, says the UN, alleging that miners had failed to provide effective reparations since Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
September 16, 2020 Newmont CEO sees gold ‘elevated,’ but will keep plans grounded Company plans to focus on improving margins and investing in existing projects that make money at lower prices.
September 16, 2020 BHP sees profit in a world speeding up climate action Key polluters, including miners and oil producers, are under increasing pressure from major investors to take more ambitious measures to curb emissions.
September 16, 2020 Pan African counts on gold price to maintain strong growth, says CEO The South African gold miner posted a 92.4% increase in its headline earnings per share.
September 16, 2020 Are batteries the trade war China’s already won? The global battery market will be worth about $116 billion a year by 2030.
September 16, 2020 Freeport does not want to be ‘distracted’ by buyout offers Company is focused on expanding its Grasberg mine in Indonesia and boosting cash flow, Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Quirk said.
September 16, 2020 Russia considers mineral extraction tax rise Russia is considering tripling the mineral extraction tax on metals and fertiliser producers to raise revenues, although the Kremlin said no decision had yet been taken.
September 15, 2020 GM explores market for electric ‘flying cars’ GM’s study of the aerial mobility market is part of the push by its innovation group to explore other transportation markets for growth.
September 15, 2020 US to remove tariffs on Canadian aluminum, Ottawa drops threat of retaliation Imports from Canada are expected to “normalize” to 70,000 to 83,000 tonnes per month in the last four months of 2020.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am