Push to liquidate Murray will close coal mines, union says "Liquidation plays to the benefit of all the competitors in the region," United Mine Workers of America president said. Bloomberg News | May 4, 2020 | 6:48 am
American Manganese needs $12m to build battery metals recycle plant The facility would have three tonne-per-day processing capacity. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 6:20 am
Swiss gold refineries reopen as virus lockdown eases The world’s biggest gold refinery will operate at around 85% of normal levels. Reuters | May 4, 2020 | 6:18 am
Benz expands Eastmain gold project in Quebec The British Columbia miner acquired an option to earn a 100% interest in two properties adjacent to Eastmain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 6:15 am
First Cobalt to produce battery-grade by year-end By the fourth quarter of 2021, the Canadian refinery's production is expected to reach over 25,000 tonnes a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 3:49 am
Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 1:02 pm
IEA calls for boost to lithium-ion battery, hydrogen technologies Fatih Birol said the current turmoil in the oil sector should be seen as an opportunity to boost new green technologies. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 11:26 am
INTERVIEW: Trent Mell CEO, First Cobalt First Cobalt was established in March 2017 as a direct response to the EV revolution. Global Business Reports | May 3, 2020 | 10:34 am
INTERVIEW: Vance White CEO, Noble Mineral Company holds approximately 79,000 hectares of mineral rights in the Timmins/Cochrane area of Northern Ontario. Global Business Reports | May 3, 2020 | 10:24 am