First Quantum halts Cobre Panama over covid-19 death
It was reported that several workers at the site had contracted the virus.
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Coeur ramps down Palmarejo, withdraws guidance
All of the company’s US mines continue to operate at full capacity.
Caterpillar introduces new MD6380 rotary blasthole drill
Designed for large blasthole production drilling, Caterpillar’s latest ultra-class drill, the MD6380, provides the optimal mix of on-board air, feed force, rotary torque and machine mobility.
DeepGreen to make run for battery metals from seafloor
Unlike other seafloor miners, the company doesn’t want to drill, blast or dig the bottom of the ocean.
Bets on potential mining defaults surge on worsening sector outlook
The cost of insuring against potential debt default by mining companies has risen to the highest in five years.
The state of Chinese commodities shows recovery taking hold
From oil to copper to coal, China’s gigantic commodities industry is signaling that the first economy to be flattened by the coronavirus is getting closer to a return to normality.
Sandvik withdraws dividend proposal
In late March, Sandvik's board reduced its 2019 dividend proposal.
Coronavirus boosts Anglo Pacific’s role as financier to miners
Geographically, the company is looking for projects in South America, Australia and Europe.
Freeport confirms New Mexico workers have coronavirus
Operations at the mine have not been affected.
