Gold price falls on economic recovery hopes Spot gold fell 1.5% with the US dollar moving farther away from its two-year low. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 2, 2020 | 9:53 am
Vale reports negative safety levels in 3 dams in Minas Gerais According to the company, the procedures will not impact iron ore production this year. Bruno Venditti | September 2, 2020 | 9:29 am
Danakali flags improvements to Eritrea potash project The miner has identified environmental and economic optimization opportunities at its Colluli potash project in Eritrea. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2020 | 7:03 am
Robot dog may be the next ‘hit’ tool for miners An all-terrain robotic dog is capable of navigating and performing underground and surface scans. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 2, 2020 | 6:00 am
Origen Resources ups investment in Exploits Gold, gains access to Newfoundland projects The Vancouver-based miner is interested in participating in the Mt. Peyton and Jonathan's Pond gold projects. MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 2, 2020 | 5:45 am
Ivanhoe expects first copper at Kakula in less than a year Ivanhoe Mines said total underground development to date at Kakula has surpassed the 20 km mark – about 6 km ahead of schedule. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2020 | 3:55 am
Lawmakers seek to curb US reliance on China for rare earths The new measure would give tax incentives for companies involved in the mining, reclaiming and recycling of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | September 1, 2020 | 2:49 pm
Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa. Amanda Stutt | September 1, 2020 | 12:07 pm
Troilus Gold’s PEA suggests open pit and underground operation PEA for Troilus Gold’s namesake project in Quebec has outlined a 22-year, 35,000 t/d open pit and underground mine, with the 9,000 t/d sub-surface portion starting up in the eighth year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 1, 2020 | 11:03 am