Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2020 | 6:00 am
Nornickel fights cover-up accusations over Arctic oil spill Tests, photographs and eyewitness accounts suggest diesel has reached Pyasino Lake, which Nornickel denies. Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 3:00 pm
SSR-Alacer Gold merger gets shareholder approval SSR Mining will acquire Alacer in an all-stock, zero-premium deal valued at C$2.4 billion. MINING.com Editor | July 10, 2020 | 2:26 pm
Workers at Antofagasta’s Zaldivar mine vote to strike A strike had been set for July 15. Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 1:30 pm
Five levels of minerals processing plant autonomy – from regulatory controls to full auto-pilot Autonomous mining is already here. Metso Outotec | July 10, 2020 | 1:20 pm
Webinar: How can miners integrate technology to improve stakeholder engagement programs? Free webinar takes place July 15. MINING.com Editor | July 10, 2020 | 1:04 pm
Zimbabwe gold mines lure investor despite economic ruin The nation's biggest gold mines are being snapped up by Mauritius-based Sotic International. Bloomberg News | July 10, 2020 | 12:40 pm
Rio Tinto supports education initiatives in Northwest Territories Rio doubled scholarship funds to assist post-secondary students in NWT with the loss of revenue opportunities due to the pandemic. MINING.com Editor | July 10, 2020 | 12:28 pm
Gold stocks blast higher Traders are flocking back to gold stocks as the metal advances on strong investment demand. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | July 10, 2020 | 12:25 pm