Mexico to launch new police force to protect mining operations
The decision follows recent robberies that took place in the Sonora state.
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Countries being more transparent over resources reduce carbon emissions – study
Countries that are part of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative have seen their carbon emissions reduced considerably compared to the rest of the world.
Global nickel production expected to decline by 7.4% in 2020 – report
Temporary suspensions of mines caused by the covid-19 pandemic, along with the advancement of Indonesia’s export ban are expected to be the significant contributors to this decline.
Rare win for union at Nevada Gold Mines
Operating Engineers Local 3 filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the National Labour Relations Board when Nevada Gold Mines withdrew recognition of the union.
Gold, the simple math
Potential exists for the dollar price of gold to rise more than 5-10 fold.
Sandvik Q3 orders just miss forecasts, taking shine off earnings beat
The company said order intake fell 11% organically to 19.91 billion crowns ($2.25 billion), just short of the 20.02 billion seen by analysts according to Refinitiv estimates.
Canada orders review of Shandong’s TMAC buy
The cabinet national security review, under the Investment Canada Act, raises concerns that the deal may not be able to close by a Feb. 8, 2021, deadline to complete the sale.
Strike averted at world’s largest copper mine
New deal averts the threat of a strike at the world's largest copper deposit.
Low dollar risky for gold
A rapidly strengthening US dollar forces gold futures speculators to aggressively dump their leveraged positions.
