‘Hot’ copper is attracting plenty of deal buzz, executive says Copper is considered a green metal and big mining companies want more of it in their portfolios, says Marimaca Copper president Hayden Locke. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2020 | 9:46 am
Gold price on track for second weekly decline For the week, bullion is down 0.3%, having more dropped more than 3% earlier this week. MINING.COM Editor | August 21, 2020 | 9:32 am
B2Gold says Mali border shutdown to be short-lived B2Gold and other miners said on Wednesday they were operating as usual. Reuters | August 21, 2020 | 9:19 am
Zijin profit jumps by nearly a third as gold prices surge Company reported a 30.6% jump in first-half profit as it increased output and cashed in on soaring prices. Reuters | August 21, 2020 | 8:51 am
Fortescue opens talks with Afghanistan on nation’s mining riches Country has struggled to accelerate development of an estimated $1 trillion worth of mineral deposits. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2020 | 8:40 am
Erdogan says Turkey found its largest ever gas deposit Turkey has found 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the Black Sea, and hopes to begin production by 2023. Reuters | August 21, 2020 | 8:23 am
AngloGold must keep South Africa listing The company has to remain listed on the local bourse to conclude the sale of its remaining assets in the country to Harmony Gold. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2020 | 8:10 am
Gem Diamonds finds 442 carat rough at Letšeng mine The type II withe diamond is one of the largest gem quality rocks recovered this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2020 | 6:59 am
Premier Gold Mines reports positive results following covid-19 shutdown The Canadian miner reports that its Mercedes operation in Mexico is generating positive cash flow under a revised production plan. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 21, 2020 | 6:30 am