June 17, 2020 Iamgold suspends operations in Suriname amid covid-19 cases The union said the company's safety measures were not enough.
June 17, 2020 Energy demand growth was slowing before covid-19, says BP The oil major’s annual Statistical Review showed that growth in primary energy consumption slowed to 1.3% in 2019.
June 17, 2020 Arafura to test rare earth processing with US firm The discussions are occurring as the United States vies to revive its rare earths industry.
June 16, 2020 Congo mining provinces impose new covid-19 lockdowns Cases of covid-19 have multiplied despite the imposition of short-term lockdowns.
June 16, 2020 Copper blind-sided by the strength of Chinese recovery Mine closures have grabbed the headlines but the bigger supply disruption has taken place in the copper scrap sector.
June 16, 2020 RioZim halts production over payment delays Zimbabwe's biggest gold miner stopped production due to delays in payments for deliveries to the country's sole buyer of bullion.
June 16, 2020 Australia pension giant pressing Rio over heritage site blasts Investors have held meetings with Rio's chairman and executives.
June 16, 2020 Barrick sells majority stake in Shandong for $210 million Both companies have been partners in the Veladero mine in Argentina.
June 16, 2020 Sandvik gives layoff notice to 429 staff Swedish engineering group has given layoff notices to employees in its specialty steel unit.
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