Falcon Gold to consolidate lands on Central Canada Belt The Vancouver-based company signed a deal to acquire two large patented claim blocks in Ontario. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 24, 2020 | 6:10 am
Major miners braced to weather coronavirus, but cash-poor minnows in peril Gold miners are well placed to weather the downturn, but those in energy and battery materials will struggle. Reuters | April 23, 2020 | 9:21 am
MMG copper output sinks on Peru force majeure Production declined 20% in Q1 due mainly to disruptions at its Las Bambas mine in Peru. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2020 | 7:07 am
Anglo American to cut capex, costs due to coronavirus impact Anglo's exposure to South Africa, which accounts for about half of its profits, has forced the company to cut spending and reduce costs. Reuters | April 23, 2020 | 3:15 am
Pandemic puts China metals supply chain in jeopardy China boosted copper imports in March, but still faces challenges as key suppliers are cutting output. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 22, 2020 | 3:00 pm
Newmont increases quarterly dividend by 79% Dividend of $0.25 per share to be paid at the close of business on June 4. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 22, 2020 | 11:27 am
PolyMet appeals air permit decision on controversial Minnesota mine If permitted, PolyMet's proposed $1 billion project would become Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine. Jackson Chen | April 22, 2020 | 11:23 am
Extracting battery metals from seafloor may beat traditional mining — study Research funded by Canada’s DeepGreen Metals claims undersea mining generates up to 70% less direct CO2 emissions, and up to 94% less pollution. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 10:25 am
Zambia mining firms seek government relief amid coronavirus The Zambia Chamber of Mines has submitted a broad three-phase economic plan to the government. Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 8:33 am