Aluminum surges on concern US may reapply Rusal sanctions

Russia’s primary aluminum output accounts for about 6% of global supply, with Rusal being the top supplier in Europe.

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2020 | 9:38 am

A tale of two crises – metals in the year of covid-19

It’s been a tumultuous year for industrial metal markets, both the worst of times and the best of times.

Reuters | December 17, 2020 | 8:22 am

Virginia’s Wise County needs to transition out of coal – report

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says Dominion Energy's Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center is at risk of closure.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2020 | 6:15 am

KORE to spin out BC-focused explorer Karus Gold

As part of this transaction, all of the Karus common shares would be distributed to KORE shareholders on a pro-rata basis to their ownership in the parent company.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 16, 2020 | 5:46 pm

Freeport CEO sees banner years ahead after gains won in ‘battle’

CEO Richard Adkerson expects copper volumes to expand by 20% and gold by 70% next year, with rising outputs lowering costs.

Bloomberg News | December 16, 2020 | 11:03 am

Equinox to buy Premier Gold in $480 million all-stock deal

The friendly deal hands Equinox Premier's interest in the Hardrock project in Ontario, as well as the Mercedes mine in Mexico and the Hasaga and Rahill-Bonanza properties in Red Lake, Ontario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2020 | 7:03 am