Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020
Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality.
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Agnico Eagle and BMO execute first Tradewind Origins blockchain transaction
Detailed provenance information linked to blockchain marks a transparency landmark in the precious metals market.
Barrick forges ahead with Papua New Guinea mine in face of local backlash
With a 20-year lease renewal application in the balance, Barrick has faced backlash from PNG landowners and residents.
First Cobalt upgrades Iron Creek resource
This represents a 10% growth in total tonnes when compared with the maiden inferred resource.
Cobalt price: After dismal 2019, could Tesla-Glencore deal spark turnaround?
Even before the rumoured deal, more than 80% of the world's largest cobalt miner's output was tied up for years to come, a new report shows.
China agrees to buy rare earths that US doesn’t have to give
The phase one trade deal includes rare earths that are already in short supply in the US.
Egypt issues new mining law regulations
If the requirement for joint ventures had indeed been eliminated Egypt could well see huge interest by exploration companies.
Titan wins bid for Core Gold, takes majority stake
Titan's total shareholding in Core Gold would amount to 56.7%.
Ivanhoe accelerates feasibility study for Platreef palladium project
Surging palladium and rhodium prices are propelling Platreef's 'metals-price basket' to a new high.
