Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic

"It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out."

Frik Els | July 22, 2020 | 12:25 pm

Pentagon resumes rare earths funding program

In April, the Pentagon awarded Lynas Corp and MP Materials funding for rare earths separation facilities in Texas and California.

Reuters | July 22, 2020 | 11:56 am

Silver price surges to highest in seven years

Silver prices have risen around 15% this week powered by low interest rates, resurgent investment demand, disrupted production and a recovery in industrial consumption.

MINING.com Editor | July 22, 2020 | 11:32 am

Perfect storm in scrap is copper’s hidden bull driver

Global scrap trade flows have dropped significantly over the past two years as China has closed the import door.

Reuters | July 22, 2020 | 11:32 am

Sanctioned Israeli billionaire to gain from Elon Musk cobalt deal

Dan Gertler stands to indirectly benefit from an American company’s payments, despite being blacklisted from the US financial system.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2020 | 11:13 am

First Cobalt goes ahead with refinery expansion plan

Company says the expansion could save millions of dollars by lowering operating costs.

Jackson Chen | July 22, 2020 | 10:55 am

Karora Resources to sell 28% of Quebec nickel project

The company is selling its interest in Dumont to two private funds advised by Waterton Global Resource Management, for a total of up to $48 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2020 | 10:07 am

South Africa mines minister hospitalized with covid-19

Gwede Mantashe, who is also chairman of the ruling ANC party in the African nation, went into self-quarantine about a week ago.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 22, 2020 | 10:05 am

Gold price surpasses $1,860 – highest since 2011

Bullion has surged nearly 22% this year and is now within $70 of an all-time high.

MINING.com Editor | July 22, 2020 | 10:00 am

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