US Mint sets limits on gold, silver coins sales
The US Treasury agency has reduced the supply of gold and silver coins to distributors as the coronavirus pandemic has affected production.
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Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Centinela accept new contract
The supervisors' union agreed last week to extend government-mediated talks after failing to agree on a new contract with the company.
Canadian miners’ CSR programs not prompting real change – study
A researcher at Simon Fraser University says miners should tie themselves to real changes that have lasting impacts.
Celesta copper mine in Brazil reaches production
Lara Exploration said first concentrates are due to be shipped in early August.
Rio Tinto’s Winu copper project just got bigger
The miner has made a promising discovery 2 km east of the copper-gold deposit in Western Australia.
New Century, Vale delay nickel mine deal
New Century now has until September to present a binding offer for the New Caledonia nickel-cobalt complex.
Amplats profit drops in H1 2020, sees upswing in H2
Further covid-19 shutdowns, repairs and power outages could impact the company's ability to meet year end guidance of 3.1 to 3.6 million PGM ounces.
Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles
Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.