Gold price sees worst week since June

Despite this week’s decline, gold is still up almost 30% this year.

MINING.com Editor | August 14, 2020 | 9:34 am

Newcrest misses forecasts, lower FY 21 gold output seen

Miner forecast gold output to be between 1.95 million ounces and 2.15 million ounces next year, down from the 2.2 million ounces produced in 2020.

Reuters | August 14, 2020 | 7:59 am

BHP to steer mining lobby groups’ climate change policies

Company said it will closely monitor the work of industry associations to ensure they match its climate position on keeping the world’s warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius.

Reuters | August 14, 2020 | 7:47 am

China approves merger of two coal giants

Shandong Energy Group and Yankuang Group's business combination creates China’s second-largest coal producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2020 | 7:33 am

Despite pandemic, geoscientist employment improves in Australia

The Australian Geoscientist Employment Survey showed that unemployment decreased to 8.6% from 10% in the March quarter.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 14, 2020 | 6:15 am

Monterey Minerals acquires Alicia gold project in Philippines

The Canadian miner acquired Greater Arc Pty Ltd to gain access to the Alicia high-grade gold and base metals project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 14, 2020 | 6:10 am

Vale to move forward with Serra Sul iron ore expansion

The world’s top iron ore producer has received board approval for a long-sought expansion of the already giant S11D mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2020 | 3:45 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price vs stock chart shows bullion is far from expensive, Shandong calls on Canada to approve Arctic mine, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto to face off in court

MINING.com Editor | August 13, 2020 | 5:51 pm