Chinese metals association suggests stockpiling as virus hits demand The start of stockpiling "can effectively alleviate the increase in inventory" at metal producers. Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 9:24 am
Canada backs Zijin Continental Gold acquisition The deal received Investment Canada Act's approval, and all the required regulatory permits from China. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2020 | 6:46 am
Rio Tinto to begin copper production at Winu in 2023 The miner called the Western Australia project its "copper opportunity." Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2020 | 4:00 am
Wesdome tops best drill intersect list for February Eagle River gold project in Ontario reported the most significant drill intersections according to Opaxe. Bruno Venditti | February 26, 2020 | 3:39 pm
Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 9:33 am
Nornickel warns of coronavirus risks, reports leap in profit Russian giant reported 2019 net profit up 95% and expects uncertain times for nickel and copper markets. Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 9:08 am
Rio’s $1bn spend to reach zero emissions “not enough” Rio's boss said consumers, governments and shareholders must all be willing to make sacrifices if climate targets are to be met. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2020 | 3:56 am
Grupo Mexico reports fourth quarter net profit jump Net profit was $777.6 million for the quarter. Reuters | February 25, 2020 | 10:35 pm
Pandemic fears: real and imagined Until stability is restored you’ll want to carry the only form of currency that will not suddenly become worthless: gold and silver. Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 25, 2020 | 2:15 pm