Energy demand growth was slowing before covid-19, says BP The oil major’s annual Statistical Review showed that growth in primary energy consumption slowed to 1.3% in 2019. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2020 | 8:08 am
Arafura to test rare earth processing with US firm The discussions are occurring as the United States vies to revive its rare earths industry. Reuters | June 17, 2020 | 7:44 am
Great Thunder acquires Southern Star property in Quebec The miner now holds 10,677 hectares in the Fenelon Gold District. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 17, 2020 | 6:15 am
Northern Dynasty to share Pebble revenue with locals The Pebble Partnership would distribute 3% of the revenue generated from the operation among full-time residents of Bristol Bay. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2020 | 4:23 am
Dominion Diamond sues partner in Diavik mine The Canadian miner, which is fighting bankruptcy, alleges DDMI is managing the mine to the benefit of its majority owner, Rio Tinto. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2020 | 3:36 am
Congo mining provinces impose new covid-19 lockdowns Cases of covid-19 have multiplied despite the imposition of short-term lockdowns. Reuters | June 16, 2020 | 2:40 pm
Gran Colombia gold output nears 2019 levels The company reported total gold production for the first five months of 2020 of 86,978 ounces. Bruno Venditti | June 16, 2020 | 12:40 pm
Nexa issues $500 million bond, stock rises The offering marks a return to the bond market for Nexa after a three-year break. MINING.com Editor | June 16, 2020 | 12:18 pm
Freegold restarts Golden Summit drilling, stock soars Shares of Freegold Ventures have hit an eight-year high. Jackson Chen | June 16, 2020 | 11:07 am