Investors increase scrutiny over ESG reporting Over the past five years, companies have been much more active on specific governance and social issues of ESG-related risks. Carl A. Williams – The Northern Miner | April 27, 2020 | 4:30 pm
Extended lockdowns to hit copper production Antamina reported 210 positive cases of covid-19 in Peru and said the date to restart operations is still uncertain. MINING.com Editor | April 27, 2020 | 3:31 pm
Seabridge releases KSM PEA with improved economics Study suggests large underground block cave mine at the Iron Cap deposit, with one third of the planned production sourced from open pits at the site. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 27, 2020 | 3:22 pm
Gemfields ups security, human rights efforts The miner is the only gemstone company to be recognized as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR). Amanda Stutt | April 27, 2020 | 2:50 pm
Freeport’s El Abra mine in Chile to scale back processing Company said it would scale back copper processing by 40%. Reuters | April 27, 2020 | 1:20 pm
Rio signs $51 million earn-in on Zambia copper deposits Rio can earn up to a 75% interest in the Solwezi licences, located next to First Quantum's Kansanshi mine. Jackson Chen | April 27, 2020 | 12:30 pm
CEO of Metalloinvest dies at 52 Andrey Varichev was being treated for pneumonia at a private clinic in Moscow. Reuters | April 27, 2020 | 12:08 pm
The Fed can’t print silver The Silver Institute expects silver prices to hit $19/oz before year-end. Rick Mills | April 27, 2020 | 11:48 am
Canada’s miners struggle with covid-19 challenges The sector often operates in rural or remote areas and workers live in close quarters, adding to the risks. Bloomberg News | April 27, 2020 | 11:22 am