CHART: Mining’s covid-19 capital spending cuts top $6bn

And 2020 copper production forecasts have been trimmed by nearly 400,000 tonnes due to covid-19 disruptions and delays.

MINING.com Editor | May 20, 2020 | 3:42 pm

Brazil court revokes decree that halted Vale operations

Authorities suspended Vale’s operating license after agents said that the company’s onsite activities have “not respected the rules of social isolation.”

Bruno Venditti | May 20, 2020 | 12:42 pm

Rio Tinto’s Kennecott starts drilling at Frisco

Kennecott will spend an initial $6 million on exploration to gain a 55% interest in the project.

Bruno Venditti | May 20, 2020 | 12:28 pm

US uranium output shrinks 89% in 2019

The new data comes about a month after the Trump Administration released its plans to rescue the US uranium mining industry.

MINING.com Editor | May 20, 2020 | 11:05 am

Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am

Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis

Benchmark prices close in on $100 a tonne on Brazil supply fears — "You can't move dirt working from home."

Frik Els | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am

Sprott backs Pure Gold with $10.7 million investment

Pure Gold's mine in Red Lake is on track for its first pour this year.

Jackson Chen | May 20, 2020 | 9:49 am

Sulphur squeeze spells trouble for Congo’s miners

Disruptions caused by covid-19 have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the DRC.

Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 9:36 am

Odey says governments may make private gold ownership illegal

London-based hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is known for his eye-catching comments and bearish market outlook.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2020 | 9:29 am

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