Legal frameworks need improving for environmental, social impact assessments on mines
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development has released its newest report.
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Amex updates drilling at Perron, shares up
Company reported multiple drill results from the Eastern Gold Zone on its property in Quebec.
Petra Diamonds puts up ‘for sale’ sign
The company is seeking offers, but has received none so far.
SSR-Alacer merger gets proxy firm backings
Shareholder voting on the billion-dollar merger will take place July 10.
Shrinking aerospace demand to keep pressure on cobalt
Metal prices are at 10-month lows due to lower demand from the electric vehicle and aerospace sectors amid the pandemic.
Vale signs deal on covid-19 monitoring at Itabira
Vale reopened the mines after a coronavirus-induced lockdown on June 17.
World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners
The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide.
Canada clears Endeavour Mining-Semafo merger
The C$1 billion deal, which would create West Africa’s top gold producer, is expected to close around July 1.
Great Atlantic starts exploration at New Brunswick project
The Vancouver-based miner will focus on gold exploration at the Keymet property.
