Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine
The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America.
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Greatland Gold shares jump on $235 million funding for Havieron
Havieron is considered one of the biggest long-life gold-copper deposits in development worldwide, with an estimated value of over $1.2 billion.
London Metal Exchange wrestles over opening on Queen’s funeral
The LME, where global benchmark prices for industrial metals from aluminum to zinc are set, has informally indicated to brokers that it intends for its market to be open next Monday.
Gold price up on weaker dollar ahead of US inflation data
Bullion has found a floor near $1,700 an ounce this month after slumping in August on the dollar’s rally.
G Mining proceeds with construction of Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil
Over a mine life of 10.5 years, the TZ project is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold, averaging 175,000 oz. per year.
Copper price rises on a weaker dollar
US inflation data this week will help to shed light on Federal Reserve policy intentions.
Column: Russia’s coal exports to Asia slipping even as discount widens
Russia’s seaborne exports of all grades of coal to Asia dropped to the lowest in four months in August.
Column: Shanghai’s nickel twist risks more market fracture
LME nickel volumes have unsurprisingly slumped since March with activity in August down 47% on the same month last year.
F-35s all contain banned China-made alloy, Pentagon says
Every one of the more than 825 jets delivered so far contain a component made with a Chinese alloy that’s prohibited by both US law and Pentagon regulations.
