World’s copper mines struggling with covid-19
Smelter benchmark at decade lows after what was supposed to be a year of mined supply growth turned out to be the second consecutive year of zero growth.
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Pandemic hit Yamana Gold 2020 production
Restrictions imposed in Argentina towards the end of the year impacted its Cerro Moro gold-silver mine.
Investors look to ESG ratings as proxy for risk mitigation
There has been a big uptick in the number of institutional investors committing to responsible investment principles – about 3,000 of them, representing $303 trillion worth of investment under management.
Canada Nickel reports high-grade concentrate from Crawford testing
Company has announced processing test results from its nickel-cobalt sulphide project in the Timmins-Cochrane mining district.
Copper price defies pullback predictions
However, it is anticipated that copper will pick up momentum after the Chinese New Year holiday.
Two years after Brumadinho, still no convictions
Federal investigation over the dam collapse still lack conclusions two years after the disaster that killed 270 people.
Pensana Rare Earths shares surge on UK facility application
Company has submitted a planning application to establish rare earth processing facility at Saltend Chemicals Park, Yorkshire.
Turkey plans to produce 100 tonnes of gold annually in 5 yrs
Turkey had produced 42 tonnes of gold in 2020, a record high, and it would produce more in 2021.
Sherritt meets 2020 guidance, but shares fall
Anticipated production for 2021 is consistent with initial guidance for 2020.
