Miners face funding squeeze as green investing surges Environmental, social & governance concerns have driven money into specialised ESG funds which often exclude mining stocks. Reuters | February 2, 2020 | 7:53 am
China’s August nickel ore imports from Indonesia surge 26.5% ahead of ban That sent benchmark London nickel prices CMNI3 to their highest in almost five years. Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 11:33 am
China 2019 rare earth magnet shipments to US rise 12% from year ago The jump comes amid a Pentagon plan to bolster its stocks as rare earths became a potential front in the Sino-US trade war. Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 9:48 am
Rhodium prices hit record high after spectacular rally Rising demand and an uncertain supply outlook have lifted prices from a low of $615 an ounce in 2016. Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 9:26 am
Polish miners block coal trains in protest against Russian imports Unions say higher imports together with falling demand amid a mild winter have lead to a jump in coal stockpiles, threatening normal operations of Poland's coal mines. Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 8:34 am
Congo creates state monopoly for artisanal cobalt The new company would also have a monopoly over other minerals designated "strategic" by the government. Reuters | January 31, 2020 | 7:40 am
Australia’s lithium producers see tough market conditions persisting well into 2020 Lithium miners are accepting lower prices and curtailing output. Reuters | January 30, 2020 | 9:13 am
Canada’s wood bison near proposed oil project face ‘imminent threats’ Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has concluded the bison are threatened and "immediate intervention is required to allow for recovery." Reuters | January 30, 2020 | 9:05 am
Antofagasta appoints Mauricio Ortiz as new finance boss Ortiz joined the company in 2015 and is currently the vice president of finance at its mining division. Reuters | January 30, 2020 | 8:56 am
South Africa’s Wescoal to break ground at new coal mine in February The new project is being developed amid a global pushback against the coal industry. Reuters | January 30, 2020 | 8:49 am
Teck says ‘anyone’s guess’ if Canada will approve oil sands project Lindsay said Teck has told the government that for it to build Frontier, it needs a pipeline to be built, a partner, and favorable oil prices. Reuters | January 29, 2020 | 4:22 pm
Fortescue iron ore shipments rise 9% on China demand China's iron ore imports in 2019 stood at their second-highest level ever. Reuters | January 29, 2020 | 3:31 pm