Moon contains more water than believed, NASA confirms
This is the first time that detection of water molecules on the lunar surface has been confirmed.
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MMG slashes guidance for Las Bambas by over 10%
Company anticipates production of 305,000-315,000 tonnes this year, while cautioning that a “high degree of operational uncertainty remains.”
Orocobre suspends operations at Olaroz amid covid-19 cases
Operations are expected to recommence early this week and the stoppage is not expected to materially affect operational nor financial results.
Barrick and NovaGold report assays from 2020 drill program at Donlin
Donlin contains about 39 million ounces of gold grading 2.24 grams gold in the measured and indicated categories, making it one of the largest and highest grade undeveloped open pit projects in the world.
Gold price tops $1,900 on surging coronavirus cases
Gold has been trapped between $1,930 and $1,880, and will take cues from the election.
Nornickel to consider 9-month dividend, looks to limit payments
Company should keep its dividend payments for 2020 to a mininum level, co-owner and top shareholder Vladimir Potanin told Reuters.
Mind the gap between sister metals zinc and lead
Zinc price touched a high of $2,596.50 per tonne last week, while lead has been moving in the opposite direction and is now the clear under-performer of the LME.
Danakali shares drop after second AFC loan set to fall through
The potash developer is facing funding issues as the miner’s second loan tranche from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) looks set to fall through.
Emissions from China coal plants fertilize North Pacific Ocean – study
Smoke from coal power plants carries iron to the surface waters as westerly winds blow emissions from Asia to North America.
