Western Australia is world’s new top mining destination No Canadian provinces made the top ten list this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 2:10 am
Freeport CEO says ‘everybody is on edge’ with virus uncertainty Richard Adkerson says that shutdowns in China are causing a buildup of exchange stockpiles. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2020 | 4:40 pm
‘Nail in the coffin’: Era of big oil sands mines may be over Cancellation of Teck project in Alberta epitomizes the struggles of an industry that has seen most investors flee. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2020 | 4:22 pm
Barrick and Newmont to reduce coal use at Nevada JV Conversion of TS Coal Power Plant into a facility that also produces power from natural gas can cut carbon emissions 50%. MINING.com Staff Writer | February 24, 2020 | 3:51 pm
Japan Gold shares jump on Barrick alliance The partnership spans 28 out of the firm's 30 current projects. MINING.com Staff Writer | February 24, 2020 | 12:40 pm
Gold price surges as hedge funds wager $9bn on more gains Biggest one day jump since Brexit vote as gold ETF purchases and hedge funds positioning reach record level. Frik Els | February 24, 2020 | 12:02 pm
Coronavirus is double shock for China’s giant aluminium sector The London Metal Exchange aluminium price sank to a three-year low of $1,685 per tonne at the start of February. Reuters | February 24, 2020 | 10:29 am
Sibanye CEO eyes future gold M&A of $5 billion Company is likely to target North America-based gold producers with multiple assets. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2020 | 10:02 am
Gemfields Mozambique’s ruby unit reports attack on workers Attackers torched a vehicle, less than a month after 11 people died when parts of a mine pit collapsed. Bloomberg News | February 24, 2020 | 9:28 am