Nexa joins forces with ABB on digital transformation The first step will include modernizing Nexa’s existing mining and smelting process installations in Brazil and Peru. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 28, 2020 | 12:34 pm
Indonesia moving up the mining value chain – report The mining industry will increasingly lose dominance as a driver of Indonesia’s mineral exports, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | July 28, 2020 | 12:26 pm
Vale develops first 100% electric locomotive in Brazil The pilot-phase for the EMD Joule locomotive is expected to be launched in H2 2020. Bruno Venditti | July 28, 2020 | 11:33 am
Liberty expands Black Pine with high-grade hits, shares up Liberty’s stock was trading up 7.5% Tuesday afternoon on the TSE. Bruno Venditti | July 28, 2020 | 11:07 am
US finds its Chinese rare earth dependency hard to break China's control of global processing capacity is almost total, with the exception of Lynas' separation plant in Malaysia. Reuters | July 28, 2020 | 11:01 am
Kumba Iron Ore posts 17% decline in interim earnings The company also approved a $426 million project at its Kolomela operations. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2020 | 10:27 am
US Mint sets limits on gold, silver coins sales The US Treasury agency has reduced the supply of gold and silver coins to distributors as the coronavirus pandemic has affected production. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2020 | 9:26 am
Gold price steadies after record-breaking run Spot gold reached a new high of $1,980/oz Tuesday, while gold futures rose to $2,000/oz for the first time ever. MINING.com Editor | July 28, 2020 | 9:21 am
Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Centinela accept new contract The supervisors' union agreed last week to extend government-mediated talks after failing to agree on a new contract with the company. Reuters | July 28, 2020 | 8:33 am