China seeks to tackle environmental damage caused by mining

More than 3.6 million hectares of land in China was used and damaged by mining activities at the end of 2018.

Reuters | December 24, 2019 | 6:21 am

Rare earths trade between China, Myanmar facing challenges

A new closure of the border is causing a decline in the supply from Myanmar to China.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 24, 2019 | 6:15 am

Euphoria, greed and fear mark 2010s for commodities investors

A brighter outlook for global economy could bolster cyclical stocks in 2020 as risk-on trades make a comeback.

Bloomberg News | December 23, 2019 | 2:08 pm

Misery looms over top coal shippers as China to buy less in 2020

The world’s biggest coal buyer will likely purchase less from overseas in 2020.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2019 | 9:45 pm

China launches gold options as prices near 6-year highs

The world's top bullion producer and consumer launched its first gold options contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on Friday.

Reuters | December 20, 2019 | 9:51 am

Doctor Copper ends 2019 with a new-found spring in his step

LME copper hit a seven-month high of $6,235.50 per tonne Friday morning.

Reuters | December 20, 2019 | 9:28 am

China Minmetals sets up graphite unit in battery materials push

The new venture will tap the resources of the Yunshan graphite mine in Heilongjiang's Luobei county.

Reuters | December 19, 2019 | 10:26 am

China tightens rules on tailings dam safety

New or expansion projects with a dam height of over 200 metres are prohibited, while tailings dams that have been in service for less than five years may not be expanded or rebuilt.

Reuters | December 19, 2019 | 9:44 am

From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020

Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2019 | 6:54 am

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