Russia on track to become world’s top gold producer by 2029 – report An analysis by Fitch Solutions states that strong domestic demand for gold will underpin increasing gold production in Russia. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 9, 2020 | 1:10 pm
Argentinian MLA proposes rise in royalties that may affect lithium projects The politician wants mining royalties to be raised to 51% from the current 2%. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 9, 2020 | 11:59 am
Coronavirus case emerges at second mine in Papua New Guinea An employee at the Lihir Mine owned by Newcrest Mining tested positive for the disease. Reuters | August 9, 2020 | 10:44 am
Scientists find efficient way to extract rare earth from acid mine drainage Researchers at Penn State University say coal mining operations in Appalachia may be the key to a domestic supply of REE in the US. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 9, 2020 | 7:00 am
Livent CEO to EV industry: sign better deals or risk lithium supply The EV industry has pushed to renegotiate supply agreements while at the same time demanding higher production later this decade. Reuters | August 7, 2020 | 11:40 am
Trevali reissues guidance with lower costs, shares jump Midday Friday, Trevali’s stock was up 18% on the TSE. Bruno Venditti | August 7, 2020 | 10:46 am
Northern Dynasty ‘confident’ of final Pebble decision despite White House review Company reaffirms that all final regulatory decisions will still be based on the final EIS. Jackson Chen | August 7, 2020 | 10:33 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Glencore posts $2.6 billion loss, gold rally, Skeena final deal on Eskay, and more. MINING.com Editor | August 7, 2020 | 8:57 am
Record bullion prices give South African gold miners a lifeline The country's gold miners have traded at a discount to their global peers for years. Reuters | August 7, 2020 | 8:53 am