Brazil mining sector to quickly bounce back after covid-19 President of the industry association says the sector will be the first to respond to recovery of the Brazilian economy. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 1:44 pm
Covid-19 impact on platinum less than feared — report Total demand in Q1 2020 declined by 5%, while supply decreased by 19%. MINING.com Editor | May 19, 2020 | 11:53 am
China shifts policy tack to plug its copper scrap gap Imports of higher-grade copper scrap have been reclassified from “waste” to “resource”. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 11:12 am
Wallbridge shares up on Fenelon drill results Exploration activity resumed at Fenelon after a halt due to covid-19 containment measures. Bruno Venditti | May 19, 2020 | 11:12 am
McEwen posts $99m Q1 loss on Gold Bar write-down Shares of McEwen Mining dropped 6.7% at Tuesday's market open. Jackson Chen | May 19, 2020 | 10:15 am
Antofagasta cuts dividend on virus uncertainty Miner cut its 2019 final dividend by $70 million due to covid-19 restrictions in place in Chile. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 9:33 am
Vale after NYC real estate moguls for Simandou compensation Vale alleges the $500 million it paid BSGR to partner in Guinea was fraudulently funnelled into Manhattan's real estate market. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2020 | 8:41 am
PNG court to rule on Barrick challenge in June Papua New Guinea said it would take control of Porgera gold mine citing environmental and social problems. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 8:25 am
Newmont expects higher costs, lowers 2020 capex Company expects total 2020 capital expenditure at about $1.3 billion. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 8:13 am