Alrosa relaxes payment terms for diamond contracts amid coronavirus
The world's largest producer of rough diamonds in carat terms fell in February as the risks related to the spread of the virus hit demand for gemstones.
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Japan can’t quit its coal habit, nine years after Fukushima
Nine years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the street lined by the trees is still uninhabitable.
Caterpillar posts worst machine sales since 2016
In February, machine sales dropped 11% on a rolling three-month period.
Palladium in record freefall with precious metals caught in rout
Palladium futures slumped as much as 28% on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Coronavirus impact curbs China, Europe copper smelting
Production declined on February according to satellite surveillance of copper plants.
Kinross shuts Toronto office after employee confirmed to have coronavirus
The employee is currently at home in self-quarantine.
Exxaro posts 13% rise in annual profit despite drop in coal earnings
Revenue ticked up 1% to 25.7 billion rand during the period.
Falcon gets permit to drill on Central Canada project
The miner received a permit that includes > 20 drill pad locations, overburden trenching, and geophysical surveys.
Lucky ready to explore gold project in Ecuador
The Fortuna project also has copper targets on which First Quantum is able to earn up to a 70% interest.