Brazil prosecutors seek to block expansion of Anglo American mining dam Expansion in Minas Gerais state includes raising the height of a dam that contains mining tailings. Reuters | March 4, 2020 | 9:10 am
Platinum to remain in surplus despite auto rebound – WPIC World Platinum Investment Council says that surplus will rise to 119,000 ounces in 2020. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 4:40 pm
New mining waste dam rules won’t be finalized by March The ICMM last fall voiced concerns about the draft standards, especially how the rules could apply equally to new and existing facilities. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 1:03 pm
Western Mining has force majeure application accepted Company operates both mines and smelters and it has 160,000 tonnes of annual copper smelting capacity. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 9:26 am
Fresnillo annual profit misses on weak output, mine curtailment Profits halved in the first half of 2019, forcing the Mexico-based gold and silver producer to rein in expenditure. Reuters | March 3, 2020 | 7:52 am
Small miners hungry for fresh capital despite rampant EV enthusiasm Traditional mining investors are reluctant to put money in unproven markets while the most ardent EV backers seem loathe to invest in mining at all. Reuters | March 2, 2020 | 9:44 am
Miners lay on the hand sanitizer in Toronto meeting amid coronavirus fears This year, handshakes are being discouraged and large signs posted throughout the convention floor blare personal hygiene tips. Reuters | March 2, 2020 | 9:20 am
MEG Energy asks Alberta to shelve oil sands project Companies are delaying investment decisions to wait for new pipelines and higher prices. Reuters | March 2, 2020 | 4:56 am
Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads The company is bracing for a downside risk as slower manufacturing activities in China may further weigh on demand in industries. Reuters | March 1, 2020 | 12:50 pm
Indonesia to issue rules on nickel ore price late March A monthly metal benchmark price will be used as floor price for nickel ore transactions. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 2:21 pm
Congo civil society groups demand transparency in SOKIMO deal with AJN The criticism follows action by Barrick to block the proposed sale of Kibali, Congo's biggest gold mine. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 1:19 pm
Shanghai copper, zinc inventories near 3-year high as virus hits demand Copper stockpiles rose 4.1% to 310,760 tonnes this week, while zinc inventories were up 11.8%. Reuters | February 28, 2020 | 11:10 am