China’s subway splurge could help its steel sector get back on track
Subway expansion plans require 80 million tonnes of steel, a need which arises as Beijing looks to boost economy amid trade war with U.S.
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Central Asia Metals hunts for acquisitions
Base metals under pressure from trade tensions.
Poland’s JSW seeks ministry approval to buy Prairie Mining assets – CEO
Poland's state-run JSW awaits approval from the Energy Ministry in its bid to acquire the mining assets of Australia's Prairie Mining
Lundin lowers costs, ups reserves for Ecuador’s largest underground mine
The asset, discovered in 2006, is expected to produce to 4.6 million ounces of gold over a 15 year mine life. That’s 73,000 ounces more than what was indicated in the previous estimate.
Metminco jumps into the battery metals wagon with nickel project buy
Until now, the Australian miner had been advancing exploration projects in Latin America focused mainly on gold, but with significant exposure to copper, molybdenum and zinc.
Kirkland Lake Gold almost doubles stake in Osisko Mining
The move also expands Kirkland’s ownership of interest in the Urban Barry area of northwestern Quebec, which the company believes to be “highly prospective mining camp" in Canada.
Top nickel miners ranked
Vale on top.
Nickel’s “electric premium” crushed by trade tensions
Nickel has finally succumbed to the base metals price rout.
Botswana trims growth prospects, sees wider budget deficits
Botswana's economy is expected to expand by 4.5 percent this year.
