World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners
The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide.
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Congo suspends cobalt trade in key province on virus
Lualaba registered its first two positive covid-19 tests this week.
Canada clears Endeavour Mining-Semafo merger
The C$1 billion deal, which would create West Africa’s top gold producer, is expected to close around July 1.
Great Atlantic starts exploration at New Brunswick project
The Vancouver-based miner will focus on gold exploration at the Keymet property.
Fremont Gold launches drill program at Griffon project
Griffon is an underexplored Carlin-type gold system that hasn't been drilled since the 1990s.
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Codelco shuts Chuquicamata smelter and refinery
Chuquicamata is the first major copper asset to close due to the sharp spike of coronavirus cases in Chile.
Newcrest tests technology from MacLean, Orica
Technology includes remote drilling, loading and wireless blasting to remove the workers from major hazards.
Northern Dynasty proposes Pebble energy sharing plan
The proposal follows its recently announced profit-sharing plan for Bristol Bay residents.