MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project, gold price falls on economic recovery hopes, and more. MINING.com Editor | September 3, 2020 | 3:35 pm
Vale conducts first iron ore sale via blockchain The company said it was an important milestone towards digitalization of sales. Reuters | September 3, 2020 | 3:28 pm
Wheaton CEO named World Gold Council chair Randy Smallwood will replace former AngloGold CEO Kelvin Dushnisky. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2020 | 10:57 am
China factory, building boom sends iron ore price to 6-year high Iron ore price rally continues after China’s manufacturing sector hits levels last seen January 2011 and $680 billion infrastructure spending accelerates. Frik Els | September 3, 2020 | 10:32 am
Sabina Gold stock up on Back River drill results Shares of Sabina Gold surged to a 52-week high on the latest results. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2020 | 10:04 am
Copper heads for historic squeeze with China’s demand red hot Traders and analysts say those dwindling spot reserves could trigger a further surge in prices. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2020 | 9:42 am
Prosecutors ask court to remove Vale managers Federal prosecutors in Brazil accuse executives of disregarding safety methods in the aftermath of two deadly mining disasters. Reuters | September 3, 2020 | 8:33 am
Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal The miner said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines rose by 46% year-on-year. Reuters | September 3, 2020 | 8:25 am
Eric Sprott, First Majestic back Silver Dollar Resources Sprott and First Majestic have agreed to participate in its C$10.5 million non-brokered private placement. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2020 | 7:03 am