Union, Cerrejon deadlocked over benefits, ‘death shift’ as strike rolls on A United Nations human rights expert said last month Colombia should suspend some Cerrejon operations, citing health and environmental concerns. Reuters | October 9, 2020 | 8:26 am
JSW to focus solely on coking coal Coking coal accounts for 80% of JSW's output, and thermal coal for 20%. Reuters | October 9, 2020 | 8:11 am
Exxaro in talks to sell stake in Black Mountain Mining South African coal miner said that zinc mining was not aligned to the it's long-term objectives. Reuters | October 9, 2020 | 8:05 am
Trafigura plans to restart Mawson West mine in Congo Mine has a production capacity of 26,000 metric tonnes of copper a year and employs about 800 people. Reuters | October 9, 2020 | 7:54 am
Macquarie becomes Australia’s no. 2 arranger after gold deal Company has vaulted to second place for dealmaking in Australia and New Zealand after advising on Northern Star acquisition of Saracen. Bloomberg News | October 9, 2020 | 7:45 am
Lucapa Diamond restarts Mothae mine in Lesotho The company said it plans to escalate operations at the mine to 75% capacity as some covid-19 restrictions remain in place. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2020 | 7:37 am
InoBat unveils world’s first “intelligent” EV battery The company's Gen1 lithium battery combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Throughput (HTP) technology. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2020 | 7:00 am
Quadro Resources to acquire two gold properties in Newfoundland The seller, Metals Creek Resources, wants to focus on its Dona Lake gold project in Ontario. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 9, 2020 | 6:15 am
Alrosa diamonds can now be examined remotely The world’s top diamond miner by output said its recently upgraded video-viewer platform is proving useful during the pandemic. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 9, 2020 | 6:15 am