March 2, 2020 Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.
March 1, 2020 Termite mounds reveal hidden base metal deposits Researchers found that metallic blue crusts on termite mounds indicate the presence of base metals including nickel and cobalt.
February 28, 2020 Shanghai copper, zinc inventories near 3-year high as virus hits demand Copper stockpiles rose 4.1% to 310,760 tonnes this week, while zinc inventories were up 11.8%.
February 28, 2020 Worst commodity returns since 1987 spawned by virus sell-off Bloomberg Commodity Index slid for a fifth session Friday, in the worst performance since September 2011.
February 28, 2020 Nevsun loses bid to stop lawsuit over alleged forced labour in Eritrea Until today, Canadian miners operating abroad could only be sued in the jurisdiction in which alleged infractions occurred.
February 27, 2020 Chinese metals association suggests stockpiling as virus hits demand The start of stockpiling "can effectively alleviate the increase in inventory" at metal producers.
February 24, 2020 Excellon to acquire Otis in all-share deal Otis holds the Kilgore gold project in Idaho.
February 21, 2020 Coeur halts Silvertip mine, books huge charge The decision caused Coeur to book a $251 million impairment charge on the Canadian asset.
February 18, 2020 Excellon expands high-grade zones at Mexico silver properties, stock jumps Last year, Excellon produced 2 million oz. of silver-equivalent.
February 14, 2020 US snapshot: Eight companies active across the nation The US is host to a number of enviable mining jurisdictions, both in terms of geological endowment and investment attractiveness.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
