Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus

Attracting new investment.

The Denver-based potash miner is placing its West facility in New Mexico in "care and maintenance” beginning July.

The Canadian miner posted a loss of $13.9 million in its first quarter.

Despite challenging market conditions some projects are forging ahead in the Canadian western province.

Companies and authorities now discussing plans to resume production.

Gold prices start the week off down, but are expected to pick up soon again.

The record sale is likely to ramp up speculation about how much a second Lucara diamond — the "Lesedi la Rona" — will fetch at auction next month.

Gahcho Kué, the world's largest new diamond mine under development, is now 94% complete with first production planned for the second half of this year.

Greek authorities have finally approved an updated technical study for the project, which clears the way for the proposed mine.