Prospects brighten for Northern Dynasty Pebble mine on leaked draft study If permitted, the $100 billion copper-gold Alaska project would be North America’s largest mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2020 | 4:08 am
South32 profit plunges on weak commodity prices Prices of South32's top three commodities - metallurgical coal, aluminium and manganese - slumped in 2019. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 4:43 pm
Kinross Gold profit beats on higher gold prices, output The company's average realized gold price rose 21% while total production rose 5.8%. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 4:29 pm
Premier Gold increases financing to C$38m Net proceeds are intended for development and expansion of the Mercedes and South Arturo mines. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 12, 2020 | 3:53 pm
Barrick CEO sees no competition in his bid for Freeport’s Grasberg mine There is no deal on the table at this stage but said his comments were aimed at sending a message to the market. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 3:40 pm
Giga Metals improves Turnagain recoveries A 2011 PEA for Turnagain outlined a staged 43,400 t/d to 84,600 t/d open-pit operation. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 12, 2020 | 3:37 pm
Newcrest beats H1 underlying profit estimate, welcomes rain The company posted an 18% rise in underlying half-year profit. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 3:09 pm
Coronavirus could reduce China’s battery storage production by 10% in 2020 Affected provinces were expected to contribute 162 GWh of battery cell production in 2020, equivalent to 61% of China cell manufacturing capacity. MINING.com Editor | February 12, 2020 | 2:51 pm
Pretium’s production outlook for Brucejack drops, so does stock Pretium's stock down over 20% after Golden Triangle producer cuts guidance by as much as 200,000 ounces. MINING.com Editor | February 12, 2020 | 2:23 pm