Blue Thunder acquires two gold properties from O3 Mining The Toronto-based miner signed a definitive agreement for the Fancamp and Embry gold properties in Quebec. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 21, 2020 | 6:15 am
Program to monitor Congo artisanal cobalt miners expanded Partnership between RCS Global and the RMI will help the scheme grow from three sites to six this year, and to 12 or more by 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2020 | 6:10 am
BHP flags delay at Spence copper mine expansion The miner said the $2.5 billion-project’s schedule was under review, adding that first production won’t likely happen until early 2021. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2020 | 3:55 am
BHP quarterly iron ore output rises, keeps guidance Third quarter iron ore output rose 6.3% to 68 Mt, narrowly missing analyst estimates. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 5:10 pm
Renewables overtake coal-fired power generation for first time IEA report on electricity generation in OECD countries shows coal-fired power output fell by the most on record while wind and solar sources grew rapidly. Frik Els | April 20, 2020 | 3:26 pm
RNC Minerals on track to meet guidance The company's production guidance is set at 90,000-95,000 ounces this year. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 1:50 pm
Wheaton launches $5 million covid-19 support fund The fund is designed to meet the immediate needs of the communities in which the company operates. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 20, 2020 | 12:47 pm
Oil plunges below zero for first time in unprecedented wipeout The price on the futures contract for West Texas crude fell into negative territory - minus $37.63 a barrel. Bloomberg News | April 20, 2020 | 12:30 pm
Glencore to reopen mines if deal with Zambian govt reached The mines minister said the company is "fishing" for ways to lay off workers. Reuters | April 20, 2020 | 11:35 am