ARM says JV gets green light to load iron ore amid lockdown Assmang, a 50-50 venture with Assore, had received authorization from the mines ministry to operate its load-out stations at the Khumani and Beeshoek mines. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 11:23 am
Bargain hunters forecast to seek silver lining in precious metal’s slump The global sliver market could be undersupplied for a third year. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 9:43 am
Pressure builds on China’s raw materials supply chains As the coronavirus spreads, so too do the lockdowns on activity in key supplier countries such as Chile, Peru, South Africa and Indonesia. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 9:37 am
Indonesia nickel miners urge end to export ban Indonesia, once the world's biggest nickel ore exporter, started banning exports of nickel ore in January. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 9:28 am
Centamin appoints new CEO Martin Horgan, co-founder of a gold company acquired by Resolute Mining last year, is taking the post. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2020 | 8:53 am
Australia’s ALS probe finds half of coal quality reports amended Australia, which is known for its high quality coal, is the world's biggest exporter of the fuel. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 8:39 am
Shanghai iron ore, steel futures recover from losses in early trade Benchmark iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange recovered after a 3% drop earlier, ending up 0.9% at 647 yuan a tonne. Reuters | April 2, 2020 | 6:36 am
Tethyan to acquire past-producing mines in Serbia The Vancouver-based miner entered into an arm’s length agreement with EFPP. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 2, 2020 | 6:30 am
Austral Gold expands in Argentina The Sydney-based miner wants to acquire an 80% interest in a gold-silver project near its Pingüino operation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 2, 2020 | 6:15 am