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Vale cuts capex as coronavirus hinders operations
Vale plans to cut its capital expenditure this year to $4.6 billion from $5 billion.
World’s deepest gold mines on a ‘cliff’ as virus cuts output
The pandemic jeopardizes the future of SA's 134-year-old industry that once employed more than half a million workers on the world’s biggest gold field.
Russian metals and mining firms reduce investment
Alrosa may review its 2020 production plan from the current 34.2 million carats as the pandemic hits its sales.
Russian central bank sees no need to restart gold buying
The central bank also said there was no need for it to start accepting gold pledged as collateral for the refinancing of banks’ debt.
Vale mulling offers for New Caledonia nickel assets
The nickel operations, the world's largest, have been on the block since December.
Los Andes gets drill approval for Vizcachitas
Vizcachitas is one of the largest copper deposits in the Americas not controlled by big companies.
GoldON allowed to drill at West Madsen project
The Victoria-based company plans to start a campaign soon, as the Ontario government deemed mining and exploration an essential business able to continue working during the covid-19 pandemic.
Condor Gold lands enviro permit for Mestiza pit
Mestiza is one of two feeder pits to La India gold project. Once both in operation, the main deposit’s gold production will jump by 50% to 120,000 ounces a year.
