US snapshot: Eight companies active across the nation The US is host to a number of enviable mining jurisdictions, both in terms of geological endowment and investment attractiveness. Magda Gardner - The Northern Miner | February 14, 2020 | 2:50 pm
China’s massive car sales slump threatens palladium’s rally A record 22% slump in China’s January car sales is threatening to derail the rally in palladium. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2020 | 2:05 pm
Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:28 pm
Russian central bank keeps peak discount on gold purchases By reducing purchases, the central bank makes banks less dependent on it as the principal buyer of gold in the long-term. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:25 pm
On the Move newsletter launches This new monthly publication will track management and board appointments across Canada’s mining and mineral exploration industry. MINING.com Editor | February 14, 2020 | 12:31 pm
The metal Trump wants more than gold China has a monopoly on one of the most strategic metals on the planet, and Washington is anxious to change that. Oilprice.com | February 14, 2020 | 12:29 pm
Yamana’s stock hits three-year high on strong 2019 results The gold miner has increased its yearly dividend cumulatively by 150%. Jackson Chen | February 14, 2020 | 11:34 am
Gold stocks still stalled That caution is wise given gold’s situation, with selling much more likely than buying. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | February 14, 2020 | 9:53 am
Glencore held stocks of 12,797 tonnes of cobalt at end of 2019 "These stocks have been hanging over the market and held down prices," a cobalt trader said. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 9:47 am