AngloGold suspends operations at Cerro Vanguardia Operations at the gold and silver mine in Argentina suspended for 10 days, as positive coronavirus cases have been detected among its workforce. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 10, 2020 | 8:23 am
Gemfields attempts to mitigate virus effect with mini-auctions The emeralds and rubies miner doesn't know when it might be able to host its next auction, or generate meaningful revenue from sales, due to the “severe” impact of covid-19 restrictions. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2020 | 7:02 am
ALX, Rio Tinto optimistic with preliminary results from Firebird nickel project Located in Saskatchewan, Firebird is currently the subject of an option agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 10, 2020 | 6:20 am
Anglo Asian blasted for statement on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict The Armenian National Committee UK accused the company of exploiting the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan for commercial gain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 10, 2020 | 6:15 am
Rio Tinto, Bluejay to jointly explore for nickel in Finland Rio could earn up to a 75% interest in Bluejay's Enonkoski project by injecting $20 million over three stages. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2020 | 4:05 am
Crude by rail poses higher social than financial risk – report Moody's says reputational and social risks associated with accidents far outweigh the financial risk for rail operators. MINING.com Editor | November 9, 2020 | 2:24 pm
Orica and Glencore ink explosives technology and services partnership The contract extends to Glencore’s Australian copper and zinc operations, effective January 2021. MINING.com Editor | November 9, 2020 | 1:14 pm
Iron price jumps as Chinese imports continue at record pace China on track to import 1.2 billion tonnes of iron ore in 2020 as steelmakers upgrade plants to avoid winter production disruptions. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 9, 2020 | 12:35 pm
Kakula development now more than half complete First concentrate from the initial 3.8-million-tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) concentrator plant on track for July 2021. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 9, 2020 | 12:33 pm