Iron ore price rockets to highest since January 2014 China's $680 billion post-pandemic splurge on infrastructure sparks record steel output and soaring iron ore price. Frik Els | August 18, 2020 | 12:55 pm
Ivanhoe and China’s CNMC announce Africa partnership Companies will jointly look for African mining projects to explore, develop or acquire. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:37 pm
New contracts, new platform as LME joins green revolution The London Metal Exchange is planning to lead the metallic drive towards a cleaner future. Andy Home - Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:14 pm
Plaintiffs in Sierra Leone diamond mine lawsuit request freeze of Steinmetz subsidiary’s assets The lawsuit against Octea subsidiary Koidu Limited seeks $288 million in damages. Reuters | August 18, 2020 | 12:07 pm
QMX drills high-grades at Bonnefond, shares soar Company reported 6.48 g/t Au over 73.2 metres within current pit shell at the deposit in Val d’Or, Quebec. Bruno Venditti | August 18, 2020 | 11:10 am
Jaguar reports substantial reserve increase at Pilar Proven and probable reserves increased 40% year-over-year, while reserve grade improved 12%. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 18, 2020 | 11:03 am
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