Wheaton launches $5 million covid-19 support fund The fund is designed to meet the immediate needs of the communities in which the company operates. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 12:47 pm
US judge dismisses action brought by Pebble mine opponents The latest court decision removes another obstacle to receiving a final decision on the project, which could become North America’s largest mine. Jackson Chen | April 20, 2020 | 10:19 am
London, gold hub for centuries, eyes delivery ‘around the world’ The London gold market will need to allow delivery outside of the city if the coronavirus pandemic leads to more stringent travel restrictions. Bloomberg News | April 20, 2020 | 9:44 am
Harmony Gold to resume reduced operations during lockdown Harmony expects to take up to five working days to restart its underground operations. Reuters | April 20, 2020 | 8:56 am
Lodge Resources acquires Idaho gold project The Vancouver-based miner acquired the company that holds the rights to the Lemhi gold project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 6:30 am
Russia to grant full export rights to gold miners amid coronavirus Decree seeks to support companies in shipping metal overseas as demand in the regular trade chain is hit by the coronavirus. Reuters | April 20, 2020 | 4:58 am
Nordgold to power up Guinea gold mine The Russian gold producer aims to reduce emissions with the construction of a new 33 MW power plant at its Lefa mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2020 | 3:49 am
Mexican union wants mining operations to resume in May The Confederation of Mexican Workers asked the federal government to include mining in its list of ‘essential services.’ Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 2:10 pm
Mining projects to slow further in Q2 2020 GlobalData reported the progress of 35 mines under construction globally was disrupted due to lockdowns. MINING.com Editor | April 17, 2020 | 1:28 pm