South32 files request for arbitration in Colombia royalty dispute There is a dispute over royalty payments from its majority-owned Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine. Reuters | March 31, 2020 | 1:20 pm
Polymetal signs offtake deal with Blackham The companies have formed an alliance, with the aim of reducing the global environmental footprint of concentrate processing. MINING.com Editor | March 31, 2020 | 1:11 pm
Resolute closes Ravenswood mine sale Resolute has also upgraded its production guidance for 2020 to 430,000 oz. Jackson Chen | March 31, 2020 | 9:56 am
Coronavirus pushes London banks to consider additional gold storage sites The five banks that clear gold trades are considering expanding their network of storage locations to other countries if it becomes impossible to fly enough gold in and out of London. Reuters | March 31, 2020 | 9:49 am
Petra Diamonds founder steps down Adonis Pouroulis was the company’s founder and chairman for 23 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2020 | 9:34 am
Lead’s viral resistance carries a lesson for other metals Lead, trading in London at $1,725 per tonne, is down by just 10.1% so far this year. Reuters | March 31, 2020 | 8:52 am
Vale says resumption of lost capacity could be slowed Vale calculates roughly 18 million tonnes of output could be interrupted in the transoceanic market. Reuters | March 31, 2020 | 8:22 am
Canada Mining Association applauds 75% wage subsidy Businesses and nonprofit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30% in revenue due to covid-19 will be eligible for the program. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 31, 2020 | 6:30 am
Premier offers Centerra $205m for Ontario project The offer consists of a $175-million cash payment and the assumption of all Centerra’s obligations under the partnership agreement. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 31, 2020 | 6:15 am