Pressure builds on China’s raw materials supply chains As the coronavirus spreads, so too do the lockdowns on activity in key supplier countries such as Chile, Peru, South Africa and Indonesia. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 9:37 am
Indonesia nickel miners urge end to export ban Indonesia, once the world's biggest nickel ore exporter, started banning exports of nickel ore in January. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 9:28 am
Centamin appoints new CEO Martin Horgan, co-founder of a gold company acquired by Resolute Mining last year, is taking the post. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2020 | 8:53 am
Australia’s ALS probe finds half of coal quality reports amended Australia, which is known for its high quality coal, is the world's biggest exporter of the fuel. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 8:39 am
Shanghai iron ore, steel futures recover from losses in early trade Benchmark iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange recovered after a 3% drop earlier, ending up 0.9% at 647 yuan a tonne. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 6:36 am
Tethyan to acquire past-producing mines in Serbia The Vancouver-based miner entered into an arm’s length agreement with EFPP. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 2, 2020 | 6:30 am
Austral Gold expands in Argentina The Sydney-based miner wants to acquire an 80% interest in a gold-silver project near its Pingüino operation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 2, 2020 | 6:15 am
Mexico mining halt to hit silver supply The country is the world's largest miner of the metal, accounting for roughly 23% of world production. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2020 | 4:45 am
Redpath Canada donates supplies to North Bay hospital Donation includes 19,000 pairs of disposable medical gloves. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 1, 2020 | 4:23 pm