MINING.COM EV Metal Index surges 64% as Europe tops China Sales of electric cars in Western Europe sporting cobalt, nickel -heavy batteries reach 500,000 units, surpassing China as world's no. 1 EV market. Frik Els | August 18, 2020 | 10:55 am
Odyssey presses ahead on Mexico seabed project Despite two permit rejections, Odyssey aims to dredge phosphate sands from Mexico’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2020 | 10:47 am
Gold miners eye LSE, NYSE listings as Toronto loses shine Yamana Gold and Endeavour are among those weighing secondary listings. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 10:22 am
Tiffany will soon reveal everywhere your diamond has traveled Beginning in October, the luxury retailer will provide expanded origin details for newly sourced, individually registered diamonds. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2020 | 10:18 am
BHP broadens plans to exit coal operations The miner is accelerating the sale or spinoff of interests in mines in Australia and Colombia, as well as other coal and oil assets. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2020 | 9:56 am
Gold price back above $2,000 Gold prices climbed above $2,000 as the dollar declined to a two-year low. MINING.com Editor | August 18, 2020 | 9:44 am
Kaz Minerals okays dividend, maintains output The London-listed miner, which mines in Kazakstan, has largely managed to avoid massive disruptions this year despite coronavirus restrictions. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 9:37 am
AngloGold Ashanti ups stake in Pure Gold Company has invested an additional C$5 million and increased its ownership to 16% in Canadian gold developer. Bruno Venditti | August 18, 2020 | 9:32 am
Australia aboriginal group says miners’ use of gag clauses needs review The Banjima people say agreements have stopped traditional owners from publicly objecting to developments in the Pilbara region. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 8:43 am