Barrick CEO sees no competition in his bid for Freeport’s Grasberg mine There is no deal on the table at this stage but said his comments were aimed at sending a message to the market. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 3:40 pm
Giga Metals improves Turnagain recoveries A 2011 PEA for Turnagain outlined a staged 43,400 t/d to 84,600 t/d open-pit operation. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 12, 2020 | 3:37 pm
Newcrest beats H1 underlying profit estimate, welcomes rain The company posted an 18% rise in underlying half-year profit. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 3:09 pm
Coronavirus could reduce China’s battery storage production by 10% in 2020 Affected provinces were expected to contribute 162 GWh of battery cell production in 2020, equivalent to 61% of China cell manufacturing capacity. MINING.com Editor | February 12, 2020 | 2:51 pm
Pretium’s production outlook for Brucejack drops, so does stock Pretium's stock down over 20% after Golden Triangle producer cuts guidance by as much as 200,000 ounces. MINING.com Editor | February 12, 2020 | 2:23 pm
Copper market is a coiled spring The inevitable copper surge that is coming - when trade impediments are solved and the coronavirus is contained. Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 12, 2020 | 12:33 pm
Monarch reports $57m in assets for second quarter Projects in the mining camp in Quebec represent combined resources of more than 3.5 million ounces of gold. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 12, 2020 | 12:26 pm
Griffin Mining re-staffs China mine as coronavirus restrictions lifted Company is returning staff to its Caijiaying mine in northeastern China Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 11:33 am
Indonesia to control issuance of mining permits under new law Government is also seeking to remove a 15,000-hectare limit for special mining licences Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 11:17 am