Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am
Nickel, cobalt prices benefit as electric car action shifts to Europe MINING.COM EV Metal Index tracking value of metals in newly-sold EVs globally rebound as nickel, cobalt-rich batteries favoured in EU and US gain traction. Frik Els | May 15, 2020 | 11:07 am
Canadian Mining Eye index drops 29% in Q1 — report According to EY’s Q1 mining performance and future outlook, the scale of the impact remains unclear as the pandemic continues. MINING.com Editor | May 14, 2020 | 3:17 pm
Nornickel uses freight flights for exports amid covid-19 Company said that deliveries to clients had not been affected despite the disruptions to passenger flights. Reuters | May 14, 2020 | 2:37 pm
Group Ten encouraged by new soil anomalies at PGE project in Montana The Canadian miner reported precious metal values up to 1.16 g/t Pt, 0.46 g/t Pd, and 0.47 g/t Au in soil. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 14, 2020 | 6:10 am
Recycled battery metals being tested for use as crop fertilizer Tests carried out in Australia showed a “significant uptake” of the metals in wheat on local low-quality soil. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2020 | 11:52 am
Miners to resume operations in Philippines Miners will have to provide medical equipment and supplies such as thermal scanners, face masks, hand gloves, and hand sanitizers. Reuters | May 13, 2020 | 10:02 am
MetGrow+ project looks at metals recovery Project found ways to increase Europe’s self-sufficiency in cobalt, nickel and zinc. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 12, 2020 | 3:27 pm
Ted Cruz seeks to end US dependence on China for rare earths The bill would create tax incentives for companies to buy rare earth elements within the US. Bloomberg News | May 12, 2020 | 8:51 am