Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 3:59 pm
K92 reports 180% increase in Kora resource estimate K92 Mining's stock traded 4.1% higher at Tuesday's market close. Jackson Chen | May 19, 2020 | 3:22 pm
YMP Toronto’s Mining Cares raises C$190k for covid-19 response The funds go to the United Way Greater Toronto covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. MINING.com Editor | May 19, 2020 | 2:03 pm
Brazil mining sector to quickly bounce back after covid-19 President of the industry association says the sector will be the first to respond to recovery of the Brazilian economy. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 1:44 pm
Haver & Boecker Niagara announces inventory programs The programs help mineral processing customers plan ahead and minimize downtime. Haver & Boecker Niagara | May 19, 2020 | 1:12 pm
China targets Australia barley, but what matters is coal, LNG, iron ore Move is seen as Beijing’s ongoing expression of displeasure over Canberra’s role in pushing for an international investigation into the origins of covid-19. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 11:59 am
Covid-19 impact on platinum less than feared — report Total demand in Q1 2020 declined by 5%, while supply decreased by 19%. MINING.com Editor | May 19, 2020 | 11:53 am
China shifts policy tack to plug its copper scrap gap Imports of higher-grade copper scrap have been reclassified from “waste” to “resource”. Reuters | May 19, 2020 | 11:12 am
Wallbridge shares up on Fenelon drill results Exploration activity resumed at Fenelon after a halt due to covid-19 containment measures. Bruno Venditti | May 19, 2020 | 11:12 am