China to allow imports of new-standard steel scrap Country will allow imports of recycled steel raw materials from Jan. 1. Reuters | December 31, 2020 | 8:15 am
Miners praise US spending bill that funds rare earth The pandemic aid and spending package signed by Donald Trump includes more than $800 million to fund rare earth. Reuters | December 30, 2020 | 12:14 pm
Indonesia and LG Group sign $9.8bn EV battery MOU Country plans to become a global hub for producing and exporting EVs. Reuters | December 30, 2020 | 8:17 am
Tianqi Lithium agrees extension on $3bn of loans The agreement eases the immediate financial pressure on Tianqi. Reuters | December 29, 2020 | 9:32 am
Zimbabwe bans use of mercury in mining The ban will affect small-scale gold miners who produce more than half of the country's bullion output. Reuters | December 29, 2020 | 8:27 am
Top five China commodities to eye for growth in 2021 A China-led economic recovery should boost demand for copper, iron ore and gold in 2021 after covid-19 roiled global markets in 2020. Reuters | December 29, 2020 | 8:16 am
China state planner says to ensure gas, coal supplies ahead of cold spell Top coal-producing regions like Shanxi and Inner Mongolia were urged to expand mining. Reuters | December 28, 2020 | 7:48 am
SQM begins process to raise capital, boost lithium output If approved, the capital will help finance its previously announced $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan. Reuters | December 24, 2020 | 11:00 am
Rio Tinto, indigenous land owners begin rebuilding ties after cave blast A joint session of the traditional owners of the land and the company boards had been held to reaffirm the miner's apology. Reuters | December 24, 2020 | 8:16 am
MMG declares force majeure on contracts after protests in Peru Miner said that transport had been temporarily disrupted due to road blocks by local residents near its Las Bambas copper mine in Peru. Reuters | December 24, 2020 | 8:09 am
Turquoise Hill considers gold streaming, debt funding for Oyu Tolgoi The streaming transaction would involve "a significant up-front payment" to Oyu Tolgoi, as well as deferred payments based on gold "spot" prices. Reuters | December 23, 2020 | 8:08 am
South Africa approves South32 thermal coal operations sale Country's antitrust tribunal approved the sale to Seriti Resources Holdings. Reuters | December 23, 2020 | 8:04 am