Explosion at Colombian coal mine kills 11 The accident took place at the Veracruz coal mine in the Cundinamarca department. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 5, 2020 | 11:08 am
As China reopens, Africa’s woes threaten to starve its factories Most African countries have closed their borders and several have limited internal travel or imposed lockdowns. Bloomberg News | April 5, 2020 | 9:48 am
Swiss gold refiners to resume work, easing supply constraints Valcambi, Argor-Heraeus and PAMP were shut by a local government order on March 20, 2020. Reuters | April 5, 2020 | 9:27 am
Congo’s Chemaf mothballs copper-cobalt processing plant over coronavirus The facilities are the latest mining operations to be affected by travel restrictions and border closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters | April 5, 2020 | 9:09 am
Scientists develop organic battery The climate-smart device promises sustainable energy storage. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 5, 2020 | 7:00 am
Australia to lead in mining technology integration – report Fitch named Rio Tinto the leader of technological integration, followed by FMG and BHP. MINING.COM Editor | April 3, 2020 | 4:20 pm
Nornickel may not sell all output if coronavirus crisis drags The spread of the coronavirus has halted production among many consumers of nickel and palladium, including makers of electric and other vehicles. Reuters | April 3, 2020 | 1:12 pm
Great Panther suspends Mexico operations Activities at the Guanajuato and Topia mines are halted until April 30. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 3, 2020 | 12:06 pm
Nevada Gold Mines donates $1.5m to covid-19 task force Company is developing a fund to assist small businesses along the I-80 Corridor in Northern Nevada. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 3, 2020 | 11:18 am