Epiroc expects pandemic to weigh on demand in near term Second-quarter operating earnings at Epiroc fell to 1.42 billion Swedish crowns ($160 million), down from 2.26 billion crowns in Q1. Reuters | July 23, 2020 | 8:46 am
Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:30 am
Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:20 am
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am
Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.” Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 3:50 am
Endeavour increases gold resources by 14% at Hounde The company has announced an increase of 554,000 oz. of gold resources at its Hounde mine in Burkina Faso. Northern Miner Staff | July 22, 2020 | 2:27 pm
Marathon hits 120 metres of 3.33 g/t gold at Valentine Midday Wednesday, Marathon’s stock was up 7.7% on the TSX. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 22, 2020 | 12:46 pm
Shandong Gold ups offer for Cardinal Shandong Gold has improved its offer by 16% to fend off Nordgold's interest. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 22, 2020 | 12:45 pm
Pure Gold receives amended air and noise permit ahead of Q4 production Company has received permit for its mine in Red Lake, Ontario, which features a processing production limit of up to 1,089 tonnes per day. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 22, 2020 | 12:37 pm