Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:20 am
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am
Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.” Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 3:50 am
Endeavour increases gold resources by 14% at Hounde The company has announced an increase of 554,000 oz. of gold resources at its Hounde mine in Burkina Faso. Northern Miner Staff | July 22, 2020 | 2:27 pm
Shandong Gold ups offer for Cardinal Shandong Gold has improved its offer by 16% to fend off Nordgold's interest. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 22, 2020 | 12:45 pm
Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic "It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out." Frik Els | July 22, 2020 | 12:25 pm
Pentagon resumes rare earths funding program In April, the Pentagon awarded Lynas Corp and MP Materials funding for rare earths separation facilities in Texas and California. Reuters | July 22, 2020 | 11:56 am
Silver price surges to highest in seven years Silver prices have risen around 15% this week powered by low interest rates, resurgent investment demand, disrupted production and a recovery in industrial consumption. MINING.com Editor | July 22, 2020 | 11:32 am
Perfect storm in scrap is copper’s hidden bull driver Global scrap trade flows have dropped significantly over the past two years as China has closed the import door. Reuters | July 22, 2020 | 11:32 am