BHP in ‘good shape’ to act if coronavirus disruption brings M&A openings
BHP has been focused on scenario analysis around the potential impact of the virus on global supply chains.
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CNMC to transfer Africa copper, cobalt assets to engineering arm
Company will sell its 74% stake to NFC for $1.06 billion, in a restructuring move.
Metso-Outotec merger moves forward as hurdles cleared
Former competitors expect to complete the combination June 30, 2020.
American Battery Metals acquires Fenix Gold
The buyout is aimed at supporting exploration efforts at the Abriaqui gold project in Colombia.
Great Panther updates Tucano mineral resource
The estimates reveal that current open-pit mineral reserves can continue to be mined until late 2021.
Copper Mountain cuts targets amid market rout, virus fears
Miner now expects to produce between 86 and 94 million pounds of copper this year, down from a previous estimate of 100-113 million pounds.
Max Resources hails new Cesar discovery
The discovery comes a week after the company reported a rock chip sample grading 10.4% copper and 88 g/t silver.
Breakthrough technique could produce lithium in hours
Early studies indicate about 90% of contained lithium can be recovered using the filter system, compared to about 30% when producers use the existing process of pumping brines.
Freeport to grow copper, gold volumes by up to 40%
The company will also reduce net unit cash costs of copper by 25% to approximately $1.30 per pound.
