China approves merger of two coal giants
Shandong Energy Group and Yankuang Group's business combination creates China’s second-largest coal producer.
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Despite pandemic, geoscientist employment improves in Australia
The Australian Geoscientist Employment Survey showed that unemployment decreased to 8.6% from 10% in the March quarter.
Monterey Minerals acquires Alicia gold project in Philippines
The Canadian miner acquired Greater Arc Pty Ltd to gain access to the Alicia high-grade gold and base metals project.
Vale to move forward with Serra Sul iron ore expansion
The world’s top iron ore producer has received board approval for a long-sought expansion of the already giant S11D mine.
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Bridgewater hedge fund boosts gold ETF investment to over $1 billion
Bullion prices have already surged almost 30% this year to record levels around $2,000 an ounce.
Lithium price: Green activists score victory over Atacama salt flats
The Environmental Superintendent's (SMA) decision could prove a major setback as SQM seeks to ramp up lithium output.
Codelco CEO sees copper price steady through 2020
The world's top copper producer has largely maintained production through the pandemic.
Calibre acquires remaining stake in Eastern Borosi from Iamgold
Iamgold previously earned a 70% interest in the project with an investment of $10.9 million.