Metals markets to move into surplus — report Fitch has revised down 2020 copper consumption growth forecasts for China and the US. MINING.com Editor | May 11, 2020 | 12:40 pm
Fortuna raises $60m to complete Lindero project construction The Lindero gold project was 94% complete as of March 19, when Argentina's social isolation mandate kicked in. Jackson Chen | May 11, 2020 | 11:20 am
Pure Gold on track to open Red Lake mine this year The Canadian junior is targeting the end of 2020 for the first gold pour at the high-grade, past-producing mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2020 | 10:01 am
SSR to acquire Alacer Gold in $1.7bn all-stock deal The merger would create a diversified precious metals producer with assets spanning four countries. Jackson Chen | May 11, 2020 | 9:56 am
Carmakers urged to invest in mines to avoid battery metal pinch Auto companies have outlined plans to spend more than $140 billion on electric vehicle production. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2020 | 8:43 am
AngloGold boosts cash flow despite production loss The company had lost 11,000 ounces of production because of coronavirus-related stoppages at its operations. Reuters | May 11, 2020 | 8:23 am
Aurania finds road that may have connected ancient mining towns in Ecuador Using LiDAR, the field team identified what could be an ancient road at its Lost Cities - Cutucu project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 11, 2020 | 6:20 am
First Mexican acquires Golden Giant project in Quebec The Vancouver-based miner says the property has formations that are favourable hosts to gold mineralization in the James Bay region. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 11, 2020 | 6:15 am
SolGold scores $150m in funding from Franco Nevada The Ecuador-focused copper and gold miner will use the funding to speed up a feasibility study of its Alpala project. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2020 | 5:45 am