Benz expands Eastmain gold project in Quebec The British Columbia miner acquired an option to earn a 100% interest in two properties adjacent to Eastmain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2020 | 6:15 am
First Cobalt to produce battery-grade by year-end By the fourth quarter of 2021, the Canadian refinery's production is expected to reach over 25,000 tonnes a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 3:49 am
Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 1:02 pm
IEA calls for boost to lithium-ion battery, hydrogen technologies Fatih Birol said the current turmoil in the oil sector should be seen as an opportunity to boost new green technologies. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 11:26 am
Glencore’s Zambia subsidiary to resume mining operations temporarily Mopani will resume activities for 90 days but still expects to place its mining operations on care and maintenance afterwards. Reuters | May 3, 2020 | 9:18 am
Copper market heading for 200,000-300,000 tonne surplus in 2020 – Antofagasta chief Antofagasta chief executive said operation halts at some mines are offsetting depressed demand due to the covid-19 pandemic. Reuters | May 3, 2020 | 8:56 am
Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 7:00 am
Pretium reports Q1 profit at Brucejack, shares up Company announced adjusted earnings of $25.9 million up from $16.5 million in the same period of 2019. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 1, 2020 | 12:24 pm
USA Rare Earth’s ambitious plans for domestic supply chain Shutdowns to manufacturing plants in China that could potentially cut off US rare earths imports shone a spotlight on the fact the nation is reliant on China for its rare earths needs. Amanda Stutt | May 1, 2020 | 12:07 pm