Global iron ore production to recover by 5.1% in 2021 after Covid-19 hit output in 2020, says GlobalData
Global iron ore production fell by 3% to 2.2bnt in 2020. Declines from Brazil and India were major contributors to the reduced output in 2020.
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Gold production from top eight companies expected to increase by up to 3.1% in 2021, says GlobalData
Production from the world’s eighth-largest gold producers decreased by 6.5% to 25 million ounces (Moz)...
BEVs expected to have the biggest impact on reducing emissions from mining operations
With leading mining companies pledging to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and many targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, a switch...
Resilient Chinese demand for Australian iron ore to support construction industry
Australia’s trade surplus grew to A$8.5bn (US$6.55bn) in March 2021, driven primarily by an increase in demand for iron ore.
After a 2% decline in 2020, global coal production is expected to rise by 3.5% in 2021, says GlobalData
Global coal output, impacted by the COVID-19 related lockdowns and restrictions, is estimated to have declined by 2% in 2020,...
After a 4.2% decline in 2020, coal production from the top 10 companies is expected to increase by up to 6.6% in 2021, says GlobalData
Coal production from the top ten companies fell from a collective 1,704Mt in 2019 to 1,633Mt in 2020 – a 4.2% decline. The most significant declines were observed from Arch…
Miners continue to improve carbon emission reduction targets
In line with global efforts to meet the Paris Agreement objective of reducing global warming, mining companies around the world are aiming to minimise carbon emissions over the next ten…
After witnessing the highest fall in history in 2020 due to Covid-19, copper production in Peru is forecast to rise by 10.4% in 2021
In 2020, Peru witnessed the highest fall in copper production in its history mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with an estimated decline of 13% to 2,137.6kt. Key operating mines…
Iron giant Rio Tinto share price rises over 100% since COVID low this time last year
Rio Tinto’s share price is around the highest it has been since its inception, with the company reaching its all-time high in early Q1 despite the problems of 2020. A…
Wearable Technology: Regulatory Trends
Regulations surrounding wearables are in flux. While some regulatory agencies view wearables as low-risk devices and avoid regulatory tagging, some are clearly ignorant of the potential security issues associated with…
Wearable Technology: Macroeconomic Trends
Wearables are rapidly evolving into essential tools in the expanding the internet of things (IoT) landscape, including mining equipment. Aided by advancements in sensors, active materials, wireless connectivity, and batteries,…
