San Marco receives exploration permit for British Columbia property The permit allows for substantial drilling on the property, which will help test the known mineralized footprint. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2020 | 6:15 am
Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines in Africa, the gold giant has increased emergency response plans. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2020 | 5:29 am
Amplats declares force majeure, cuts output forecast The south African miner lowered total platinum group metals guidance for 2020 from 4.2-4.7 million ounces to 3.3-3.8 million ounces. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2020 | 3:48 am
Ring of Fire: Ontario to move ahead with north-south road Ontario announces agreement with two First Nations to develop a north-south road into the region. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2020 | 4:01 pm
Talon updates Tamarack PEA, increases NPV Economic assessment suggests a net value estimate of $291 million for project in Minnesota. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2020 | 3:59 pm
Thiess selects Wenco system for Chilean mine The system will optimize productivity and efficiency at Antofagasta’s Centinela open-pit mine. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2020 | 3:45 pm
Brazil state authority defends licensing Anglo American facility expansion Company tries to expand an iron ore facility, including a mining waste dam, in Minas Gerais. Reuters | March 5, 2020 | 3:42 pm
Loegering introduces ST series attachments The ST1000 and ST600 allow contractors to complete milling and stabilizing using the same tool. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2020 | 3:35 pm
Global market volatility drove gold ETFs to all-time highs – report In February, gold-backed ETF holdings reached 3,033 tonnes. MINING.com Editor | March 5, 2020 | 2:51 pm