BP says the era of oil demand growth is over BP’s energy outlook shows consumption slumping 50% by 2050 in one scenario, and by almost 80% in another. Bloomberg News | September 15, 2020 | 8:15 am
Lundin Gold granted permit for new Ecuador target Initial exploration work on the drill-ready Barbasco target, about 7 km south of Fruta del Norte. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2020 | 7:05 am
Amplats, Platinum Group Metals subsidiary gets patent for battery research The companies’ subsidiary, Lion Battery Technologies, is working with Florida International University to use platinum and carbon nanotubes in lithium batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2020 | 6:30 am
IronRidge to sell May Queen project to Australasian Gold IronRidge’s CEO said the sale of May Queen will allow the company to focus on its gold and lithium assets in Africa. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2020 | 6:15 am
BHP puts top-level salaries on ice The world's No.1 miner paid its chief executive Mike Henry $6.1 million for the first six months on the job. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2020 | 3:48 am
First Quantum eyes operations expansion at Zambia mine Kansanshi is Africa's biggest copper mine. Reuters | September 14, 2020 | 3:06 pm
Copper price forecast up on buoyant demand – report Fitch has raised its average price forecast for 2021 to $6,300/tonne. MINING.com Editor | September 14, 2020 | 1:48 pm
Iron ore price jumps to fresh 6-year high on China building boom Iron price above $130 a tonne for the first time since January 2014 as construction leading indicator – excavator sales – surge 51%. Frik Els | September 14, 2020 | 12:26 pm
Train carrying potash derails near Hope, British Columbia About 20 cars went off the tracks on a bridge near Hunter Creek; there are no reported injuries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 14, 2020 | 11:46 am