Canada’s C$97 billion mining sector at a tipping point — report The resource-rich country ranks among the top five countries in the global production of 15 minerals and metals. MINING.com Editor | February 4, 2020 | 4:33 pm
Speedier Brazil exploration approvals to draw capital — mining lobby Brazil's National Mining Agency on Monday published new rules that set deadlines for carrying out administrative approvals. Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 3:51 pm
Global metals & mining industry M&A deals total $7.87bn in December 2019 The value marked a decrease of 13.2% over the previous month and a rise of 76.5% when compared with the last 12-month average. Global Data | February 4, 2020 | 3:36 pm
Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised a paltry $300m in 2019, not even a tenth of the money flowing into farmland. Frik Els | February 4, 2020 | 2:16 pm
Australia’s Perenti says considering takeover of Downer mining arm The potential offer value of A$700 million reported was "significantly above" what was being considered. Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 2:01 pm
Gold production likely to keep falling, says Barrick boss Company preliminary full year results indicate production of 5.5 million ounces Bruno Venditti | February 4, 2020 | 1:20 pm
Alacer posts solid cash flow, production in 2019 Alacer continues to actively explore a number of prospective exploration targets near the Çöpler mine and across Turkey. Jackson Chen | February 4, 2020 | 12:05 pm
NorZinc rejigs Prairie Creek plans after road delay NorZinc won’t be able to begin construction this year as planned. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 4, 2020 | 11:47 am
Lithium mining shares off to the races Lithium producers swept up in Tesla enthusiasm with Livent surging 17% and top producers SQM and Albemarle enjoying double digit gains. Frik Els | February 4, 2020 | 11:21 am