Vale signs deal on covid-19 monitoring at Itabira
Vale reopened the mines after a coronavirus-induced lockdown on June 17.
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President Felix Tshisekedi won approval for his nominations to lead state mining company Gecamines.
World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners
The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide.
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Lualaba registered its first two positive covid-19 tests this week.
Canada clears Endeavour Mining-Semafo merger
The C$1 billion deal, which would create West Africa’s top gold producer, is expected to close around July 1.
Great Atlantic starts exploration at New Brunswick project
The Vancouver-based miner will focus on gold exploration at the Keymet property.
Fremont Gold launches drill program at Griffon project
Griffon is an underexplored Carlin-type gold system that hasn't been drilled since the 1990s.
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Codelco shuts Chuquicamata smelter and refinery
Chuquicamata is the first major copper asset to close due to the sharp spike of coronavirus cases in Chile.
