Nornickel board backs creating sustainable development role The board of the company has recommended creating a position of senior vice-president for sustainable development. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 15, 2020 | 10:11 am
First Majestic taps diplomat to resolve Mexico tax dispute The miner wrote to Canadian ambassador Graeme Clark and is hoping to set up a meeting with Lopez Obrador. Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 8:50 am
China Moly chairman steps down, takes M&A role in reshuffle China Molybdenum Co chairman Li Chaochun has resigned from his position but will remain vice chairman and chief investment offer in a […] Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 8:21 am
Tajik-Chinese antimony project delayed to October The venture could produce up to 21,000 tonnes of antimony and 2.5 tonnes of gold per year. Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 8:01 am
Kinross Gold boosts position in Mauritania In-principle deal with the government would give Kinross a 30-year exploitation licence for Tasiast Sud. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2020 | 7:25 am
Colibri to sell 50% of gold Sonora project to Silver Spruce The miners want to join forces to develop the drill-ready El Mezquite gold project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 15, 2020 | 6:15 am
Geoscience BC using machine learning to produce new mineral deposit probability maps Combining statistical methods with machine learning can predict various types of mineral resources based on regional geochemical survey data. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 15, 2020 | 6:10 am
DRC gold worth billions being smuggled out, says UN While international regulations have succeeded in limiting the export of conflict minerals, illegal gold trade continues to support warlords. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2020 | 4:31 am
Chilean miners labour group alleges ‘alarming’ rise in coronavirus cases Large copper miners including Codelco, BHP and Antofagasta have maintained production levels, while covid-19 cases among workers rises. Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 3:31 am