June 22, 2021

Oil to near $100, commodities boom likely to resume: Qatar forum

Oil prices are likely to keep rising toward $100 a barrel while a cool-off in commodity prices won’t last, leaders of key firms said at the Qatar Economic Forum on…

June 3, 2021

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.

June 3, 2021

Nordgold plans IPO, double listing in London and Moscow

The Russian gold miner is planning an initial public offering (IPO) of at least 25% of its existing shares in both bourses.

June 1, 2021

Centerra’s Kyrgyz units seek bankruptcy protection over Kumtor mine expropriation

Centerra expects bankruptcy proceedings to prevent further efforts by Kyrgyzstan to strip Kumtor Gold of its assets.

May 30, 2021

Putin is betting coal still has a future

Vladimir Putin’s government is spending more than $10 billion on railroad upgrades that will help boost coal exports.

May 3, 2021

Gemstone jewellers, miners launch information centre to promote traceability

The Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform provides information on responsible sourcing, due diligence, environmental protection, human and labour rights.

April 16, 2021

In depth interview: Friedland on the new world order

"We’re here to talk about the revenge of the miners and how important it is that we sustainably mine copper metal for the new world economy."

April 13, 2021

Space mining enthusiasts to discuss legal framework, funding

The Space Resources Week runs from April 19 to 22 as a free phygital event — combining physical and digital channels.

April 7, 2021

Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.

March 29, 2021

Nornickel stops water inflows at two Arctic mines

The Oktyabrsky and Taymirskiy mines account for 36% of ore mined by the company in Russia.