Newcrest quarterly output drops 13% but beats estimate Production fell to 573,175 oz in the quarter, beating a UBS estimate of 547,000 oz. Reuters | July 23, 2020 | 9:49 am
Gold price within reach of $1,900 Spot gold hit an intraday high of $1,897.90 on Thursday. MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2020 | 9:37 am
Freeport CEO says no change of plans despite copper price rally US copper giant Freeport McMoRan swings to profit in second quarter after cost-cutting program. Frik Els | July 23, 2020 | 9:19 am
Zaldivar mine workers extend talks to avoid strike Antofagasta and workers decided to extend government-mediated talks for a new union contract. Reuters | July 23, 2020 | 9:02 am
Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:30 am
Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:20 am
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am
Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.” Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 3:50 am
Endeavour increases gold resources by 14% at Hounde The company has announced an increase of 554,000 oz. of gold resources at its Hounde mine in Burkina Faso. Northern Miner Staff | July 22, 2020 | 2:27 pm
