Congo Republic ships first iron ore ahead of expected production boom A ship loaded with 23,000 tonnes of ore set sail for China Friday, where it will be processed for a European buyer. Reuters | April 19, 2019 | 12:36 pm
Automakers invest heavily in electric vehicles despite still-low demand Officials said their companies are charging ahead with a flurry of new electric vehicle models, citing rising regulatory requirements globally. Reuters | April 19, 2019 | 11:56 am
Fortescue pares annual iron ore shipments guidance after cyclone The world's no. 4 iron ore miner cut its fiscal 2019 shipments estimate to 165 million-170 million tonnes, down from 165 million-173 million tonnes. Reuters | April 19, 2019 | 11:22 am
The $18 billion electric car bubble at risk of bursting in China There are now 486 EV manufacturers registered in China. Bloomberg News | April 19, 2019 | 11:12 am
Chinese iron ore records biggest weekly fall since November A tropical cyclone hit Western Australia in late March, causing operation disruptions and port damages that would affect some 25m tonnes of iron ore production. Reuters | April 19, 2019 | 10:04 am
These charts are a big reality check for gold mining stock bulls Top gold miners have destroyed $129 billion in value since 2011 peak. Frik Els | April 19, 2019 | 9:38 am
Canarc’s stock jumps on PEA at New Polaris The study indicates the project could produce 80,000 oz. gold per year over an 8.7 year mine life. Northern Miner Staff | April 18, 2019 | 3:21 pm
Quebec pension fund boosts share position in Osisko Metals The Quebec pension fund has been a strategic partner and shareholder in the junior since 2014. Northern Miner Staff | April 18, 2019 | 3:05 pm
Roxgold and Newcrest close deal on Séguéla project in Côte d’Ivoire Drilling is set to begin April 24 on multiple exploration targets. MINING.com Editor | April 18, 2019 | 2:54 pm