Brazil court revokes decree that halted Vale operations
Authorities suspended Vale’s operating license after agents said that the company’s onsite activities have “not respected the rules of social isolation.”
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US uranium output shrinks 89% in 2019
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Elephant platinum coins sell out in South Africa
Over 2,000 coins featuring an elephant were sold out to US and Asian investors after being minted in March.
Zambia partners with Array Metals to process gold
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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.
Iron ore price surges on Brazil covid-19 crisis
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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.
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.