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Mexico’s Zacatecas state offers to mediate Newmont Goldcorp mine dispute

The dispute at Penasquito, Mexico's largest gold and silver mine, has led to losses for public coffers and the firm, as well as lost pay for workers and contractors.

Reuters | May 28, 2019 | 4:41 pm

VW to rework $56B battery push on Samsung deal risk

Volkswagen is making changes to its battery-purchasing plan worth about 50 billion euros ($56 billion) over concerns one of its supply deals, with Samsung, might unravel.

Bloomberg News | May 28, 2019 | 4:04 pm

Drill results boost Nighthawk Gold shares

Nighthawk has increased its drill program to 35,000 metres for the year, up from the previously forecast 25,000 metres, which makes it the largest drill program in the explorer’s history.

Northern Miner Staff | May 28, 2019 | 2:57 pm

First Cobalt refinery output could be doubled

The refinery's output could be doubled to 5,000 t/y cobalt contained in sulphate.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2019 | 2:55 pm

Bonterra releases resource estimates for Urban Barry camp

For all the deposits, the indicated resource is 3.2 million tonnes averaging 6.33 g/t gold and containing 643,000 oz. of gold.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2019 | 2:51 pm

Alamos receives permit for expansion of Island Gold mine

Underground mining rates are to reach 1,200 t/d in 2020, and the company is seeking ways to reach that level before the end of 2019.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 28, 2019 | 2:48 pm

Potash producer Nutrien eyes expansion as BHP ponders entry

Canada's Nutrien Ltd, the world's biggest producer of potash fertilizer, said on Tuesday that it was evaluating whether to expand its annual production capacity by 5 million tonnes after 2023.

Reuters | May 28, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Delrey Metals stock jumps after successful re-assay of Four Corners project

Shares of Delrey Metals surged by 17% on Tuesday morning following positive re-assay results from its Four Corners iron-titanium-vanadium project in Newfoundland.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 28, 2019 | 12:49 pm