Maduro halts 20-tonne gold shipment as jet flies off empty-handed You will face severe sanctions if you allow Nicolás Maduro to steal the gold that doesn’t belong to him. Bloomberg News | February 1, 2019 | 3:06 pm
Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were now listed as missing. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 2:56 pm
Mining industry advocate tapped to lead BC LNG Alliance Starting mid-February, Bryan Cox will serve as president and CEO. Business in Vancouver | February 1, 2019 | 2:49 pm
Copper price rally halted by Chinese factory surprise Chinese manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in almost three years. Frik Els | February 1, 2019 | 1:57 pm
Situation critical for critical metals Despite a clear growing demand for rare-earth metals, investors seem to still be wary about investing in rare-earth projects. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | February 1, 2019 | 1:45 pm
EU imposes curbs on steel imports after Trump tariffs Steel group Eurofer said the safeguards were completely justified given the diversion of steel to the EU market. Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 12:36 pm
Excelsior updates progress at Gunnison in situ project The entire wellfield – 41 production wells and 22 compliance wells – should be complete by July this year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 1, 2019 | 12:26 pm
Tudor outlines new zone at Treaty Creek Tudor Gold Corp. has outlined what it calls “Goldstorm,” a new zone at the Treaty Creek property in the Golden Triangle. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 1, 2019 | 12:26 pm
Surprise! robots and trucks have distinct cycles All manufacturers have peaks and troughs — just at different times. Bloomberg Opinion | February 1, 2019 | 12:09 pm