Vedanta to suspend operations at Namibian zinc unit
Skorpion Zinc mine to be put on care and maintenance because of pit failures.
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Pandemic hits beleaguered US coal industry hard
Coal miners are halting operations across the country, where the death toll could reach 100,000 in the coming weeks.
Mistango to become one of the largest landowners in Kirkland Lake
The miner is acquiring Hinterland’s Teck property.
EMX acquires 18 Chilean royalties from Revelo
The Vancouver-based firms signed a $1.16-million deal.
Gold pauses after best week since 2008 as caution reigns
Volatility has spiked this month as, in addition to the supply squeeze.
De Beers scraps diamond sales event
The coronavirus lockdowns have made it impossible for buyers to attend.
BHP commits $8m to support Chile’s battle against covid-19
The world’s biggest mining company is providing financial resources to strengthen early detection.
Corriente Resources’ mining camp in Ecuador set on fire
The camp is part of the San Carlos Panantza mining complex.
Tiny electronics can still rely on gold
Engineers’ doubts around whether the yellow metal would liquify as wires become smaller have been put to rest.
