Orocobre suspends operations at Olaroz amid covid-19 cases
Operations are expected to recommence early this week and the stoppage is not expected to materially affect operational nor financial results.
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Gold price tops $1,900 on surging coronavirus cases
Gold has been trapped between $1,930 and $1,880, and will take cues from the election.
Emissions from China coal plants fertilize North Pacific Ocean – study
Smoke from coal power plants carries iron to the surface waters as westerly winds blow emissions from Asia to North America.
Alrosa to combine all cutting, polishing facilities into single entity
The top diamond miner by output wants better rough diamond allocation and streamlined production processes.
South32 moves towards a low-carbon future
Karen Wood, chair of the board, told McKinsey the covid-19 pandemic has led broader industry to become more focused on the importance of the social element.
Unigold stock takes off on Candelones drill results
Drilling returned 14 m averaging 14.94 g/t Au at the Candelones
Extension deposit.
Moneta Porcupine optimistic about Golden Highway project PEA
The miner said the report supports the deposit’s robust project economics including an NPV5% of C$236 million and IRR of 30% at $1,500-ounce gold.
White Metal kicks off exploration at Taranis
Taranis’ Okohongo copper-silver deposit is situated within the Kaoko Belt of northwest Namibia.
Kibali on track to deliver guidance, says Barrick CEO
Production outlook for the mine was previously set at 340,000-370,000 ounces in 2020.
Freeport-McMoRan posts Q3 profit boosted by gold prices
The average price Freeport received for its gold surged nearly 28% to 1,902 per ounce in Q3, with copper and gold sales nearly 7% higher than the company's July estimates.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
