July 9, 2020 Unions seek covid-19 regulation, extensive efforts to protect mine workers The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit is considering a request by mine worker unions to require MSHA to create an emergency covid-19 regulation.
July 8, 2020 Ghanaian activists sue government to save forest from mine Environmentalists have been campaigning since 2017 to stop a proposed bauxite mine in the Atewa Range Forest.
July 8, 2020 Australia’s second-largest pension fund to divest from thermal coal The $83 billion fund says it will advocate for Australia’s economy to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030.
July 8, 2020 Escondida offers early retirement amid pandemic Union said it would closely monitor the plans to ensure they were not used to eliminate workers during the pandemic.
July 8, 2020 Indian travel curbs thwart gold smugglers, boost legal market Dealers said the reduced supply of smuggled gold had driven Indian spot prices to a premium this week.
July 8, 2020 LME trading floor to stay closed despite lockdown easing The easing of social distancing in England will not allow the London Metal Exchange to reopen its open-outcry trading floor.
July 8, 2020 In copper country, they’re using the metal to fight virus Copper nanoparticles in disinfectants could be used to kill and prevent viruses and bacteria on surfaces.
July 8, 2020 Nornickel rejects $2.1 billion fuel spill charge The company estimated clean-up costs to be $150 million.
July 7, 2020 Innovative ways to repurpose old mines Many jurisdictions dictate that companies submit rehabilitation plans as a condition of getting a license to dig.
July 7, 2020 Hundreds of coal companies got $170 million in US virus aid A total of 449 coal companies received funds through the $669 billion program.
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
