Iron ore, copper prices surge despite China factory data shock
Investors look beyond fall in manufacturing gauge to lowest on record to hopes of massive infrastructure stimulus from Beijing.
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Norway adopts Canada’s initiative for sustainable mining
TSM requires companies to assess their performance across eight areas, including energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
PDAC 2020: Coronavirus weighs on mining outlook
Sparse attendance in Toronto convention shows impact of the virus outbreak.
Global exploration budget declines 3% in 2019 – report
The latest S&P report attributes the lower budget to challenging prices for many commodities throughout the year.
Big copper conference joins list of gatherings canceled on virus
Cesco Conference in Santiago has been canceled due to concerns over travel risks associated with the coronavirus.
Small miners hungry for fresh capital despite rampant EV enthusiasm
Traditional mining investors are reluctant to put money in unproven markets while the most ardent EV backers seem loathe to invest in mining at all.
Alrosa steps up efforts to brighten fluorescent diamond sales
The Russian diamond giant is inviting retailers to jointly market its 'Luminous Diamonds' brand, which uses the glowing stones.
Autonomous drones map historic gold mine in Finland
Rupert Resources joined forces with Exyn Technologies to assess the volume remaining stopes at the Pahtavaara mine.
Nordgold doubles mineral resources in Nunavut
The CEO said the results justify the plan to invest $3 million in a 2020 exploration campaign.