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
Cupric oxide gives clues on how to design better batteries, vehicles Scientists propose knowing the components of these objects from within. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 2, 2020 | 7:00 am
Centerra pours first gold at Öksüt mine, stock jumps Shares of Centerra Gold were up 6.3% at market open close Friday. Jackson Chen | January 31, 2020 | 1:53 pm
Coronavirus drops iron ore shipping gauge 99.9% Virus scare drops freight rates for vessels used in 1.5 billion tonne iron ore trade down to 1 point, from 5,043 points in September. Frik Els | January 31, 2020 | 1:08 pm
First Cobalt’s shares jump on upsized private placement The company expects to close the offering on February 5, 2020. MINING.com Editor | January 31, 2020 | 11:54 am
Newcrest divests Gosowong for $60 million The move comes after the government issued a mandate in 2018 stating that major mines have to be at least 51% owned by Indonesian companies. Amanda Stutt | January 31, 2020 | 10:53 am
Mining veteran’s $2.2bn palladium bet to pay dividends The rally in palladium has helped Sibanye more than triple its value over the past 12 months. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2020 | 10:52 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
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