Mexico mining halt to hit silver supply The country is the world's largest miner of the metal, accounting for roughly 23% of world production. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2020 | 4:45 am
Only coal mine in Nova Scotia closes doors Decision to cease operations was based only on adverse geologic conditions, the miner said. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2020 | 11:50 am
Covid-19 robs diamond sector of recovery hopes The coronavirus pandemic has squashed diamond miners’ dawning hopes of a recovery in the beleaguered sector. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2020 | 6:58 am
Petra Diamonds founder steps down Adonis Pouroulis was the company’s founder and chairman for 23 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2020 | 9:34 am
Glencore postpones dividend payment decision The miner is focusing on protecting and strengthening its capital structure during this period of heightened uncertainty due to covid-19. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2020 | 7:05 am
Harmony Gold curbs output as it shuts nine mines It expects to only produce between 650kg to 700kg of gold in South Africa during the 21-day lockdown imposed by the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2020 | 4:13 am
First Majestic acquires 19.9% stake in GR Silver The deal gives GR 100% ownership of the past-producing Plomosas silver project in Mexico. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2020 | 11:50 am
Pandemic hits beleaguered US coal industry hard Coal miners are halting operations across the country, where the death toll could reach 100,000 in the coming weeks. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2020 | 7:49 am
De Beers scraps diamond sales event The coronavirus lockdowns have made it impossible for buyers to attend. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2020 | 3:45 am
Gap between no. 1 and 2 copper miners widens as Codelco output drops 5.3% The Chilean miner churned out 1.588 million tonnes of copper last year, while BHP mined 1.749 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2020 | 9:56 am
