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.

February 13, 2020

China smelter Yuguang slashes zinc output in half amid virus outbreak

Smelters in China have been unable to sell off their high sulphuric acid inventories due to transport curbs imposed to contain the virus.

February 13, 2020

Boliden Q4 lags forecast, lower metal grades weigh

Operating profit at the mining and smelting group fell to $180.20 million.

February 12, 2020

Griffin Mining re-staffs China mine as coronavirus restrictions lifted

Company is returning staff to its Caijiaying mine in northeastern China