Mexican union wants mining operations to resume in May The Confederation of Mexican Workers asked the federal government to include mining in its list of ‘essential services.’ Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 2:10 pm
Zambian official says Glencore reverses plan to shutter copper mines Glencore's decision to put MCM under "care and maintenance" sparked a backlash from Zambia's government. Reuters | April 19, 2020 | 12:37 pm
First Quantum to evacuate 800 people from Cobre Panamá mine Some 2,000 people were stuck at the mining complex when it entered into lockdown due to covid-19. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 12:20 pm
Never mind the bumpy ride. Emerging-market investors are back Gains in coming days would extend the advances of the past two weeks, spurred by optimism of a coronavirus treatment and the prospect of a staggered reopening of the U.S. economy. Bloomberg News | April 19, 2020 | 9:12 am
Indian steel demand expected to drop 7.7% in 2020 Demand has been hit by slowdowns in the construction, automotive and rail sectors as India fights the coronavirus with a protracted lockdown. Reuters | April 19, 2020 | 8:47 am
New gas storage method makes cell-powered vehicles more viable US researchers designed porous materials that allow for better storage of hydrogen and methane in clean energy vehicles. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 19, 2020 | 7:00 am
Mining projects to slow further in Q2 2020 GlobalData reported the progress of 35 mines under construction globally was disrupted due to lockdowns. MINING.com Editor | April 17, 2020 | 1:28 pm
Coronavirus distress is M&A opportunity for Rio, rivals After years of buying at the peak of the economic cycle and selling in the trough, the world’s big diggers could do the reverse. Bloomberg Opinion | April 17, 2020 | 11:08 am
Zinc supply cuts outstripped by demand destruction from coronavirus BMO estimates global zinc demand will fall by about 6% this year. Reuters | April 17, 2020 | 10:11 am