ESA, Hypervine bring blockchain and satellite data together for mining teams The European Space Agency and Scottish start-up partner to develop services to increase efficiency, transparency. MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 3:45 pm
Rio submits feasibility study for Tavan Tolgoi power plant Mongolia has been exerting pressure on Rio Tinto to revise the Oyu Tolgoi agreement terms to make it more beneficial to the country and its citizens. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 3:03 pm
BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance. MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 2:32 pm
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Coronavirus stalled First Quantum’s Zambian stake sale talks The virus outbreak is preventing face-to-face meetings with potential Chinese buyers. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2020 | 11:05 am
Newmont’s gold reserves surpass 100moz, largest in company history This represents a 53% increase over the 65.4 million ounces recorded in 2018. Jackson Chen | February 17, 2020 | 10:53 am
Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 9:27 am
Egypt eyes gold rush with fresh exploration tender by March The industry is anticipating the swift awarding of exploration licenses under the new regulations. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2020 | 9:21 am
Britain’s Royal Mint launches gold-backed securities tradable on LSE Exchange-traded products hold almost 3,000 tonnes of gold worldwide, worth around $140 billion at current prices. Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 9:07 am