Zambia partners with Array Metals to process gold Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia is trying to diversify its revenue base, and aims to produce 40,000 kg of gold in 2020. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am
Fresh study calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining It warns that the impacts of nodule mining in the Pacific Ocean will be extensive, severe and last for generations. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am
Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis Benchmark prices close in on $100 a tonne on Brazil supply fears — "You can't move dirt working from home." Frik Els | May 20, 2020 | 10:18 am
Sprott backs Pure Gold with $10.7 million investment Pure Gold's mine in Red Lake is on track for its first pour this year. Jackson Chen | May 20, 2020 | 9:49 am
Sulphur squeeze spells trouble for Congo’s miners Disruptions caused by covid-19 have pushed up prices for sulphur by about 10% this year in the DRC. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 9:36 am
Odey says governments may make private gold ownership illegal London-based hedge fund manager Crispin Odey is known for his eye-catching comments and bearish market outlook. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2020 | 9:29 am
Congo’s Chamber of Mines head sees more M&A due to covid-19 The pandemic will drive a "survival of the fittest" in DRC's mining sector. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 9:05 am
Venezuela sues Bank of England for access to $1 billion in gold reserves The Venezuelan bank had asked the BOE to liquidate the gold and send the funds to the UNDP. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2020 | 8:49 am
Harmony Gold confirms two covid-19 cases at Kalgold Kalgold’s production represents 3% of the company's total production. Reuters | May 20, 2020 | 7:55 am