April 22, 2020 Glencore takes giant Congo cobalt mine private Shares in Toronto-listed Katanga Mining surged 113% after the announcement.
April 22, 2020 Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19 has brought transportation and industrial energy production to a near halt.
April 21, 2020 Teck profit falls in Q1, shares down The adjusted profit attributable to shareholders was C$94 million compared with C$587 million last year.
April 21, 2020 BHP flags delay at Spence copper mine expansion The miner said the $2.5 billion-project’s schedule was under review, adding that first production won’t likely happen until early 2021.
April 20, 2020 Far North Snapshot: Eight companies exploring the frontiers As existing deposits and mines are advanced, companies are looking for new frontiers to secure their long-term production and growth.
April 20, 2020 BHP quarterly iron ore output rises, keeps guidance Third quarter iron ore output rose 6.3% to 68 Mt, narrowly missing analyst estimates.
April 20, 2020 Wheaton launches $5 million covid-19 support fund The fund is designed to meet the immediate needs of the communities in which the company operates.
April 20, 2020 Glencore to reopen mines if deal with Zambian govt reached The mines minister said the company is "fishing" for ways to lay off workers.
April 20, 2020 Anglo American board donates portion of pay to covid-19 fight Anglo American has already donated $25 million to covid-19 causes.
April 20, 2020 Vale cuts production guidance again The company attributed weak Q1 results to heavy rains, unplanned outages, regulatory delays linked to last year’s dam failure, and ongoing disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
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