Harmony Gold curbs output as it shuts nine mines It expects to only produce between 650kg to 700kg of gold in South Africa during the 21-day lockdown imposed by the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2020 | 4:13 am
Global M&A dwindle as coronavirus batters world’s economies With large swathes of the globe shut down, the M&A pipeline remains patchy and likely to be dominated by rescue deals. Reuters | March 31, 2020 | 3:15 am
First Cobalt produces battery-grade cobalt sulphate First Cobalt owns the only fully permitted cobalt refinery capable of producing battery grade material in North America. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 30, 2020 | 2:43 pm
B2Gold resumes mining at Masbate The company expects to meet or exceed budgeted consolidated gold production for the first quarter of 2020. MINING.com Editor | March 30, 2020 | 2:04 pm
Russia, world’s biggest buyer of gold, will stop purchases With gold prices near a seven-year high and international investors clamoring for a safe haven, Russian dealers are probably eager to sell. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2020 | 1:28 pm
First Majestic acquires 19.9% stake in GR Silver The deal gives GR 100% ownership of the past-producing Plomosas silver project in Mexico. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2020 | 11:50 am
Collapsing auto sector a body blow for industrial metals In terms of industrial metal markets, the automotive sector has turned from hero to zero in the space of weeks. Reuters | March 30, 2020 | 11:32 am
Zinc production to ramp up over coming years – report Fitch Solutions expects elevated prices will encourage miners to restart idled capacity and begin production at key new mines. MINING.com Editor | March 30, 2020 | 11:28 am
Rio pledges A$25m to support fight against covid-19 Rio's voluntary global community contributions now total A$60 million for 2020. Jackson Chen | March 30, 2020 | 11:12 am