Metso signs three contracts with Russian Copper Company Metso has won a contract for the supply of semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) and ball mill linings for Russian Copper Company’s (RCC) Tominsky processing plant. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 22, 2020 | 4:44 pm
Kirkland Lake expands SMC to the east, traces new corridor at Macassa The newly identified corridor remains open with additional development planned into this high-grade zone ahead of follow-up exploration. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 22, 2020 | 4:37 pm
Pandemic puts China metals supply chain in jeopardy China boosted copper imports in March, but still faces challenges as key suppliers are cutting output. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 22, 2020 | 3:00 pm
Silver investment demand jumped 12% in 2019 — report Latest report by the Silver Institute says silver price could return to $19 by year-end. MINING.com Editor | April 22, 2020 | 2:51 pm
Epiroc posts profit beat but warns of pandemic hit in Q2 The company said order intake fell 4% as some customers stopped or reduced their activity. Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 2:16 pm
Mozambique’s giant ruby mine boosts security after virus empties local jail Security guards have been equipped with firearms and patrol dogs have been deployed at the Montepuez mine, Gemfields said. Bloomberg News | April 22, 2020 | 1:30 pm
US quandary: securing weapons-grade minerals without China The US wants to curb its reliance on China for specialized minerals used to make weapons and high-tech equipment, but it faces a Catch-22. Reuters | April 22, 2020 | 1:10 pm
How oil prices went subzero: explaining the covid-19 oil crash For the first time in history, producers were willing to pay traders to take oil off their hands. Visual Capitalist | April 22, 2020 | 12:41 pm
Newmont increases quarterly dividend by 79% Dividend of $0.25 per share to be paid at the close of business on June 4. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 22, 2020 | 11:27 am