Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 9:23 am
Alrosa to mine upper levels at Inter Production is expected to start in the Q4 2020. Bruno Venditti | August 19, 2020 | 8:50 am
MMG’s half-year loss doubles as covid-19 hits prices Company posted a half-yearly loss attributable to shareholders of $158 million, compared to an $81 million loss reported last year. Reuters | August 19, 2020 | 8:28 am
Kazatomprom to maintain uranium output cuts through 2022 Company will extend its current 20% output cut through 2022 to help the market for the metal recover. Reuters | August 19, 2020 | 8:24 am
China plans to boost cobalt reserves as virus spurs supply risks Cobalt prices have climbed 10% in the past month amid concerns that shipments could be affected by anti-virus measures in parts of Africa. Bloomberg News | August 19, 2020 | 8:19 am
Alaska Republicans back Northern Dynasty Pebble mine The party resolution, dated August 9, states it “unequivocally” supports the responsible development of the proposed copper-gold mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 6:58 am
Alaska uranium site cleanup may open door for Ucore’s REE project approval The US Forest Service approved environmental renewal activities on the former Ross Adams uranium mine site. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2020 | 6:19 am
Braveheart to acquire Cu-Ni-PGE project in Ontario The Calgary-based miner is looking to diversify its portfolio. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 19, 2020 | 6:15 am
Sierra Leone freezes assets of Steinmetz diamond unit The country's High Court interim order affects the assets of Octea, a subsidiary of BSGR, and is linked to a lawsuit over alleged environmental damage. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 19, 2020 | 3:55 am