South African union wins case on covid-19 safety Union said it had won a court case against the government that will force authorities to impose strict guidelines against covid-19. Reuters | May 4, 2020 | 8:56 am
Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 8:50 am
Coal loses backing from another big bank Westpac Banking said it would exit the sector by 2030. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 8:46 am
Aurubis gets EU approval for Metallo takeover Aurubis agreed to buy Metallo for 380 million euros as part of an acquisition-led expansion into other metals alongside copper. Reuters | May 4, 2020 | 8:28 am
Gold bars fight covid-19 kits for space on the plane With global travel at a standstill, precious metals industry is scrambling for alternative ways to keep the market moving. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 7:23 am
Push to liquidate Murray will close coal mines, union says "Liquidation plays to the benefit of all the competitors in the region," United Mine Workers of America president said. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 6:48 am
American Manganese needs $12m to build battery metals recycle plant The facility would have three tonne-per-day processing capacity. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 6:20 am
Swiss gold refineries reopen as virus lockdown eases The world’s biggest gold refinery will operate at around 85% of normal levels. Reuters | May 4, 2020 | 6:18 am
Benz expands Eastmain gold project in Quebec The British Columbia miner acquired an option to earn a 100% interest in two properties adjacent to Eastmain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 6:15 am