MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
Cobalt prices surge on electronics boom, Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project, gold price falls on economic recovery hopes, and more.
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Vale conducts first iron ore sale via blockchain
The company said it was an important milestone towards digitalization of sales.
Wheaton CEO named World Gold Council chair
Randy Smallwood will replace former AngloGold CEO Kelvin Dushnisky.
China factory, building boom sends iron ore price to 6-year high
Iron ore price rally continues after China’s manufacturing sector hits levels last seen January 2011 and $680 billion infrastructure spending accelerates.
Sabina Gold stock up on Back River drill results
Shares of Sabina Gold surged to a 52-week high on the latest results.
Copper heads for historic squeeze with China’s demand red hot
Traders and analysts say those dwindling spot reserves could trigger a further surge in prices.
New Found Gold gets permit for Keats zone in Newfoundland
Surface work is now under way and the first drill will be mobilized to the area shortly.
Prosecutors ask court to remove Vale managers
Federal prosecutors in Brazil accuse executives of disregarding safety methods in the aftermath of two deadly mining disasters.
Implats earnings up nearly 400% on weak rand, costly metal
The miner said the dollar basket price of the main minerals it mines rose by 46% year-on-year.