Silver and platinum futures have traded at elevated levels relative to spot metals since early April.

MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows an industry clawing back most of the covid-19 related losses by the end of the second quarter.

Company stock was up nearly 29% on the TSXV midday Friday.

The phase 1 drill program began in January but was shut down in March due to the covid-19 outbreak.

Company is moving forward with plans to produce its first concentrate before the end of the year.

The Canadian miner wants to start field and permitting work for the zinc-copper-gold-silver project.

Although the United States continues to hold the largest gold reserves, China and Russia have emerged as the top buyers.

Crews have begun construction of the 50 person camp on the Saskatchewan property.