Iron ore price drops sharply on weak Chinese demand concerns

Chinese iron ore and coke futures were dragged down by concerns over weak demand for the steelmaking ingredients, as markets eyed the possibility of further production cuts in the top steel-producing city of Tangshan.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 22, 2021 | 10:22 am

Equinox releases feasibility on expansion of “cornerstone” Castle Mountain

The expansion would increase production to an average of 218,000 gold oz. annually.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 22, 2021 | 10:08 am

Monarch expands McKenzie Break envelope

Drill highlights include 13.8 metres of 8.46 g/t gold from 290 metres.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 22, 2021 | 10:06 am

Nexa Resources halts zinc mine in Brazil

The miner has detected unusual ground displacements at the Extremo Norte mine, part of the Vazante complex.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2021 | 9:20 am

Gold price down after upheaval in Turkey

Another central bank firing in Turkey, a major gold buyer, strengthened the US dollar and drove down prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 22, 2021 | 9:18 am

Roxgold extends mineralisation at Seguela in Cote d’Ivoire

Highlights from the latest drilling at the deposit intersected 16 metres grading 26.5 grams gold per tonne from 233 metres, including 2 metres of 115.3 grams per tonne.

Northern Miner Staff | March 22, 2021 | 9:11 am