May 14, 2020

Nornickel uses freight flights for exports amid covid-19

Company said that deliveries to clients had not been affected despite the disruptions to passenger flights.

May 14, 2020

Group Ten encouraged by new soil anomalies at PGE project in Montana

The Canadian miner reported precious metal values up to 1.16 g/t Pt, 0.46 g/t Pd, and 0.47 g/t Au in soil.

May 13, 2020

Ivanhoe hits more high grades at Kakula

Underground development is also over 4 kilometres ahead of schedule.

May 13, 2020

Platinum giant says lockdown in South Africa risks killing mines

Mines need to be at a minimum of 75% to 80% capacity to be viable, says Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman.

May 12, 2020

Sibanye Stillwater first quarter earnings surge on strong metal prices

Adjusted EBITDA rose to 11.13 billion rand ($601.10 million) for the quarter.

May 6, 2020

Russia questions legality of US-planned moon mining pact

The Kremlin says legal framework for mining on the moon should be examined to make sure it complies with international laws.

May 5, 2020

Sunday Lake returns high grade for Impala, Transition

Drilling at property in Ontario has returned high-grade intercepts of up to 4.28 g/t total platinum group metals (PGM) over 9.2 metres.

May 4, 2020

South African union wins case on covid-19 safety

Union said it had won a court case against the government that will force authorities to impose strict guidelines against covid-19.

April 30, 2020

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

April 30, 2020

Implats cuts output guidance as coronavirus weighs

Company expects annual refined production of between 2.6 million and 2.9 million ounces this year.