March 17, 2020 Mining ‘moderately exposed’ to effects of coronavirus Moody's believes more global, higher-rated mining companies are better able to withstand a market downturn than before.
March 16, 2020 The impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the diamond industry An estimated 75% of jewelry stores in Mainland China, and the surrounding regions encompassing Greater China, were shut for an estimated 40-50 days through the first week of March.
March 16, 2020 Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.
March 16, 2020 Australia commits A$29.5m for research on mine closures The federal Science Minister Karen Andrews said the funding is part of a total 10-year investment of A$135.4 million to support the successful transition of mining communities.
March 15, 2020 Exploration expenditure flattens in BC – survey Investors are broadening their focus from gold toward copper, silver and nickel.
March 13, 2020 SME cancels Minnesota conference Dates for the 2021 conference will be announced soon.
March 12, 2020 Teck targets 33% carbon reduction by 2030 The move comes just weeks after Teck walked away from plans to build the $15 billion Frontier oilsands mine.
March 12, 2020 Disruption: The new normal What was surprising about PDAC 2020 was how many people actually showed up, even with Covid-19 ripping around the world.
March 12, 2020 Japan can’t quit its coal habit, nine years after Fukushima Nine years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the street lined by the trees is still uninhabitable.
March 11, 2020 Virus case at PDAC 2020 sparks race to limit spread A man in his 50s tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the March 1 to 4 gathering.
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