Global M&A dwindle as coronavirus batters world’s economies
With large swathes of the globe shut down, the M&A pipeline remains patchy and likely to be dominated by rescue deals.
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First Cobalt produces battery-grade cobalt sulphate
First Cobalt owns the only fully permitted cobalt refinery capable of producing battery grade material in North America.
B2Gold resumes mining at Masbate
The company expects to meet or exceed budgeted consolidated gold production for the first quarter of 2020.
Russia, world’s biggest buyer of gold, will stop purchases
With gold prices near a seven-year high and international investors clamoring for a safe haven, Russian dealers are probably eager to sell.
First Majestic acquires 19.9% stake in GR Silver
The deal gives GR 100% ownership of the past-producing Plomosas silver project in Mexico.
Collapsing auto sector a body blow for industrial metals
In terms of industrial metal markets, the automotive sector has turned from hero to zero in the space of weeks.
Zinc production to ramp up over coming years – report
Fitch Solutions expects elevated prices will encourage miners to restart idled capacity and begin production at key new mines.
Rio pledges A$25m to support fight against covid-19
Rio's voluntary global community contributions now total A$60 million for 2020.
Excellon, Otis Gold get proxy firm backing for merger
Excellon announced its intention to acquire Otis Gold last month in an all-share deal.
