Coal market faces fresh speculation Two influential publications within China have raised the specter of the country tightening imports from Australia. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2020 | 8:54 am
Pentagon halts rare earths funding for Lynas – sources Decision is a step backward for president Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the U.S. rare earths supply chain. Reuters | May 22, 2020 | 8:43 am
InoBat acquires massive factory to make client-customised EV batteries The facility is expected to be the first in the world to produce batteries to specifications of the vehicle manufacturer, rather than selling from a catalogue. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 22, 2020 | 6:20 am
AngloGold Ashanti to buy Nevada Silicon project The South African miner will pay a total of $3 million for the property. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 22, 2020 | 6:15 am
Kinross workers end strike at Mauritania mine The shutdown, which began on May 5, is not expected to affect 2020 production. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2020 | 4:49 am
Cypress releases positive PFS for Nevada lithium project Project could produce 27,400 tonnes lithium carbonate equivalent per year, according to a prefeasibility study. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 21, 2020 | 1:43 pm
Kirkland Lake invests in Melkior Resources The company has struck a strategic partnership with Melkior, which is advancing its flagship Carscallen gold project in Timmins, Ontario. Northern Miner Staff | May 21, 2020 | 1:41 pm
In the coming renewable energy boom, Australia is once again the “lucky country” The country ranks highly in the annual Fraser Institute survey of mining companies for investment attractiveness. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 12:57 pm
Hudbay expects delay to Peru copper expansion Company expects a delay of up to four months before it can start mining an extension at its Constancia mine. Reuters | May 21, 2020 | 12:34 pm