Gold bars fight covid-19 kits for space on the plane With global travel at a standstill, precious metals industry is scrambling for alternative ways to keep the market moving. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 7:23 am
Push to liquidate Murray will close coal mines, union says "Liquidation plays to the benefit of all the competitors in the region," United Mine Workers of America president said. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 6:48 am
Benz expands Eastmain gold project in Quebec The British Columbia miner acquired an option to earn a 100% interest in two properties adjacent to Eastmain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 6:15 am
First Cobalt to produce battery-grade by year-end By the fourth quarter of 2021, the Canadian refinery's production is expected to reach over 25,000 tonnes a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 3:49 am
Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 1:02 pm
IEA calls for boost to lithium-ion battery, hydrogen technologies Fatih Birol said the current turmoil in the oil sector should be seen as an opportunity to boost new green technologies. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 11:26 am
Glencore’s Zambia subsidiary to resume mining operations temporarily Mopani will resume activities for 90 days but still expects to place its mining operations on care and maintenance afterwards. Reuters | May 3, 2020 | 9:18 am
Copper market heading for 200,000-300,000 tonne surplus in 2020 – Antofagasta chief Antofagasta chief executive said operation halts at some mines are offsetting depressed demand due to the covid-19 pandemic. Reuters | May 3, 2020 | 8:56 am
Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 7:00 am