Jobs boom in Australia’s mining industry The Australian Resources and Energy Group has published a report predicting that the sector will need 21,000 new workers by 2024. Global Data | January 16, 2020 | 3:55 pm
The big problem haunting top iron ore miner isn’t so easy to fix Vale has taken several steps to clean up its image in the aftermath of the dam break. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2020 | 2:38 pm
Alamos steps out at Island Gold The latest exploration release suggests presence of high-grade mineralization up to 200 metres outside of the current resource limits. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 16, 2020 | 2:36 pm
Eldorado discovers new zone at Lamaque Drill highlights include 27.3 metres of 10.2 g/t gold. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 16, 2020 | 2:31 pm
Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments drop on disruptions from cyclone and fire Rio Tinto posted a 3% drop in iron ore shipments in 2019. Reuters | January 16, 2020 | 2:09 pm
World Gold Council launches analytic tool for investors The new platform, called Qaurum, will let investors assess how gold may react across different economic environments in three steps. Jackson Chen | January 16, 2020 | 1:38 pm
Battery nickel price regains premium over metal Nickel sulphate is back to trading at a premium to the metal in China and should stay there on expected BHP Nickel West delays, says new report. Frik Els | January 16, 2020 | 12:56 pm
Taseko finalizes development plan for Yellowhead copper project New technical report pegs pre-production capital costs for an operation with a 25-year mine life at C$1.3 billion. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 16, 2020 | 12:33 pm
Mining companies threaten action against Tanzania over new law Indiana Resources alleged breach of contract after the East African nation amended its mining law. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2020 | 11:43 am