Coal snags $31 million in US stimulus loans for small business The coal company funding came after the industry successfully lobbied the Trump administration to add the sector to its list of essential industries. Bloomberg News | May 5, 2020 | 9:20 am
Liberia ministry says two killed in mine collapse Officials say around 50 people were missing following the incident. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 9:05 am
Freeport-McMoRan to cut molybdenum production at Colorado mine Freeport plans to cut output by 50 percent at its Climax molybdenum mine. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 8:42 am
Fjordland to acquire majority stake in CanAlaska’s North Thompson nickel project The property is located in Manitoba and sits on the north-western extension of the Thompson Nickel Belt. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2020 | 6:25 am
Rio Tinto’s top investors face off over emissions cut plan Investor advisory groups are divided on whether shareholders should ask Rio to set targets on scope 3 emissions. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2020 | 6:18 am
Margaux to leverage GoldSpot’s machine learning to explore Cassiar The Calgary-based miner wants GoldSpot to analyze extensive geoscience data collected over the years at the project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2020 | 6:15 am
Newmont’s profit surges on higher production, rise in bullion prices The world's biggest gold miner has benefitted from investors rushing to the safe-haven asset. Reuters | May 5, 2020 | 5:00 am
Alrosa halts diamond mining at two assets Worsening market conditions stemmed from the current pandemic may also affect 2020 guidance. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2020 | 3:20 am
Marathon Gold raising C$30m in upsized bought deal The syndicate of underwriters is co-led by Canaccord Genuity, Sprott Capital Partners and RBC Capital Markets. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 4, 2020 | 4:10 pm