Peru mines to hit 80% production in a month Executive director of the National Society of Mining says around 20 companies are ready to resume operations. Reuters | May 7, 2020 | 8:23 am
China aluminum dances to its own beat as LME stumbles Traders say weak demand for Chinese exports could soon take the shine off the market. Reuters | May 6, 2020 | 1:51 pm
Indian state says NMDC diverted CSR money to Modi’s coronavirus fund The Chhattisgarh state chief also said the iron ore miner had not paid $134.5 million in remaining penalties over alleged violations. Reuters | May 6, 2020 | 12:37 pm
Dwarsrivier shuts after covid-19 case Production at chrome mine in South Africa was suspended after an employee tested positive for covid-19. Reuters | May 6, 2020 | 9:27 am
Harmony to issue $200m worth of shares for AngloGold deal Harmony has also withdrawn its annual production guidance for the financial year. Reuters | May 6, 2020 | 9:18 am
Blast at Anglo American coal mine in Australia injures five The incident is the company's second in 15 months in the area. Reuters | May 6, 2020 | 8:10 am
Belgian bling’s back with reopening of world’s top diamond hub About 600 trading companies in the Square Mile diamond district of Antwerp shut their doors during the two-month lockdown. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 10:00 am
Funds don’t buy into Doctor Copper’s recovery story Copper has staged a partial recovery from its initial covid-19 price shock. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 9:32 am
Liberia ministry says two killed in mine collapse Officials say around 50 people were missing following the incident. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 9:05 am
Freeport-McMoRan to cut molybdenum production at Colorado mine Freeport plans to cut output by 50 percent at its Climax molybdenum mine. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 8:42 am
Newmont’s profit surges on higher production, rise in bullion prices The world's biggest gold miner has benefitted from investors rushing to the safe-haven asset. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 5:00 am
South African union wins case on covid-19 safety Union said it had won a court case against the government that will force authorities to impose strict guidelines against covid-19. Reuters | May 4, 2020 | 8:56 am