Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation The Ukrainian conflict could roil the world's economic outlook in unpredictable ways, exacerbating those inflationary pressures, analysts say. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 1:24 pm
Kinross suspends Russian operations Kinross intends to adhere to all sanctions and legal restrictions. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2022 | 1:11 pm
Coal prices spike as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates Buyers in markets including Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China are scrambling to address their exposure to Russian supply. Wood Mackenzie | March 3, 2022 | 12:00 pm
Fighting continues: good for Ukraine… and gold In the face of war, gold also shows courage – to move steadily up. Sunshine Profits | March 3, 2022 | 11:57 am
Tesla to win approval for $5.5 billion Berlin gigafactory on Friday Tesla has for months been awaiting approval for a licence to begin production at the EV factory and adjacent battery plant in Gruenheide. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 11:43 am
Argonaut Gold closes $40.8m bought deal to fund exploration Net proceeds will be used to fund exploration and development activities at Argonaut's Magino project in Ontario. Northern Miner Staff | March 3, 2022 | 10:17 am
New Agnico Eagle positioned for growth, says chairman Under terms of the merger that created the world's third-largest gold producer, the reconstituted miner has earmarked $324m for exploration in 2022. Henry Lazenby | March 3, 2022 | 10:08 am
Iron ore price hits 6 month high on hopes of eased covid-19 restrictions in China "The whole China ferrous futures complex is reacting zealously to reports that the country is contemplating exiting its 'zero-tolerance' stance towards covid-19." MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2022 | 10:01 am
Copper close to record, zinc at 15-year high, nickel nears $28,000 as metal price rally gains momentum Industrial metals "are just waking up" to the supply risk from Ukraine-Russia war, low stockpiles and soaring energy costs. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2022 | 10:00 am
