Palladium ‘madness’ continues Metal price rose as much as 8.4% this week, extending its record-breaking rally. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2020 | 9:46 am
Gold price surge continues – Citi says next stop $2,000 Gold price builds on rally near 7-year high as forecasts call for all-time record price as soon as 12 months from now. Frik Els | February 19, 2020 | 9:25 am
South Africa could use mining royalties to set up sovereign fund Many analysts are sceptical about the government idea, given that South Africa's mining industry is in decline. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 9:23 am
Orocobre to buy JV partner Advantage Lithium Orocobre is currently the largest shareholder in Advantage Lithium. Jackson Chen | February 19, 2020 | 9:13 am
Hudbay secures access to Pampacancha deposit in Peru The land agreement with the Chilloroya community paves the way for mining to begin by year-end. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2020 | 9:01 am
Colombia looks to recover $181.5m in alleged unpaid royalties from South32 According to initial findings the Australian miner applied incorrect discounts and deductions. Reuters | February 19, 2020 | 8:29 am
Europe floors it in the race to dominate car batteries National governments are also committing large sums to battery efforts, especially in Germany. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2020 | 7:41 am
Miners working to de-risk phosphate project in Chile The Toronto-based miner reported that outstanding environmental infractions and fines have been paid. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 6:15 am
Canada Rare Earth scouting locations for South American refinery The Vancouver-based company commissioned a study aimed at finding the most favourable conditions across six regions within the subcontinent. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 6:10 am