Gold juniors Meguma and Osprey to merge The deal creates a major precious metal explorer in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2020 | 6:20 am
Congo’s key copper, cobalt provinces in two-day lockdown The measure is expected to weigh heavily on copper output. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2020 | 10:58 am
B2Gold halts mining in Philippines, Africa operations unchanged Temporary suspensions come as government measures to contain the the spread of Covid-19 has disrupted fuel supplies. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2020 | 7:16 am
Endeavour buys Semafo, creates one of West Africa’s top gold miners The C$1 billion-deal brings about a top 15 gold producer, with combined volume of over 1 million ounces a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2020 | 5:17 am
Newmont lowers 2020 guidance after halting four mines Temporarily placing operations into care and maintenance over Covid- 19 concerns could see some production deferred into 2021. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2020 | 3:45 am
Alamos buys back Island Gold NSR royalty, lowers cost guidance Miner has acquired and cancelled a 3% net smelter return (NSR) royalty payable on production from its mine in Ontario, Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2020 | 11:31 am
Lundin places zinc expansion on back-burner over coronavirus The miner said there had been no material impact on production or shipments from any of the company’s operations to date as a result of Covid-19. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2020 | 7:58 am
Foresight latest US coal miner to file for bankruptcy Company said a global economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus epidemic had pushed it over the edge. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2020 | 9:40 am
Metso-Outotec merger moves forward as hurdles cleared Former competitors expect to complete the combination June 30, 2020. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2020 | 6:52 am
Copper Mountain cuts targets amid market rout, virus fears Miner now expects to produce between 86 and 94 million pounds of copper this year, down from a previous estimate of 100-113 million pounds. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2020 | 3:52 am
