Metso Outotec acquires Davies Wear Plate Systems The acquired technology includes fasteners with a unique locking mechanism that does not require traditional studs and nuts. MINING.COM Editor | August 3, 2020 | 1:38 pm
Diversifying the tungsten supply chain Most of the world’s tungsten is extracted from mines throughout Asia, and China has long held dominance over the global tungsten supply. Amanda Stutt | August 3, 2020 | 12:43 pm
Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges The world's top copper producer has managed to shield its mining industry from the brunt of the damage caused by the pandemic. Reuters | August 3, 2020 | 10:15 am
Barrick appoints two new exploration VPs The miner created vice president exploration positions for Africa and Middle East, and Latin America and Asia Pacific. MINING.COM Editor | August 3, 2020 | 10:07 am
Pretium reports fatality at Brucejack mine Operations at the underground mine were suspended on Friday and have since resumed. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 3, 2020 | 9:40 am
Gold price pulls back from record high Spot gold fell 0.4% after reaching an intraday high of $1,984.70 on Monday. MINING.COM Editor | August 3, 2020 | 9:22 am
HBIS lines up investment in Peru iron ore mine China's second-biggest steelmaker has signed an initial deal to develop the Pampa de Pongo mine. Reuters | August 3, 2020 | 8:49 am
Global coal power falls for first time even as China builds more The net decline of 2.9 gigawatts may be small, but marks a turning point. Bloomberg News | August 3, 2020 | 8:38 am
S&P holds DR Congo rating at CCC+, lowers outlook to stable Congo’s economy could rebound if copper and cobalt demand and production increase as expected. Bloomberg News | August 2, 2020 | 12:16 pm