Latin America virus surge puts world’s biggest mines at risk
With China getting back to work and Latin America the new virus hot spot, concern is shifting from demand to supply.
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It’s official, the hottest party in the metals world is cancelled
The London Metal Exchange has cancelled the annual gathering in October and will hold a virtual event in its place.
Epiroc gives notice to 425 staff as covid-19 hits demand
Company has warned of a big hit to second quarter sales and profits.
US opens national security probe into vanadium imports
The probe is similar to ones that resulted in broad tariffs on steel and aluminum in 2018.
Getchell to kick off drill campaign at Nevada gold/copper projects
The Canadian miner will start working on its Fondaway Canyon, Dixie Comstock, and Star Point properties.
Equity Metals gets permit to explore Silver Queen project in BC
The Vancouver-based miner said its goal is to double the existing mineral resource on the property.
Centerra kicks off commercial mining in Turkey
With production at Öksüt underway, the company now has three producing gold mines.
Top jewellery maker to only use recycled gold, silver
Full shift from mined to recycled silver and gold will reduce carbon emissions and the use of water as a result of less mining, Pandora says.
EPA moves to curb state powers to deny permits for energy projects
The move comes as the Trump administration grows increasingly frustrated with states like California and Washington that it says have misused their authority under the Clean Water Act to halt fossil fuel projects.