July 13, 2020 OceanaGold still waiting on formal order over Didipio dispute The company applied for an injunction in July 2019 as a temporary measure to operate while it challenges the legality of the order.
July 13, 2020 India’s gem, jewellery exports in record fall Exports fell a record 55% in June quarter from a year ago to $2.75 billion as processing units were affected by covid-19 pandemic.
July 12, 2020 Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.
July 10, 2020 IEA warns oil demand recovery at risk from virus resurgence Global oil supply dropped to a nine-year low of 86.9-million barrels a day last month.
July 10, 2020 Barrick escalates dispute with PNG over Porgera mine Barrick claims Papua New Guinea violated a bilateral investment treaty with Australia, as well as international law governing foreign investment.
July 9, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...
July 9, 2020 Power pioneer invents new battery that’s 90% cheaper than lithium-ion Former Nissan employee has a new approach to dramatically simplify and speed up battery manufacturing.
July 8, 2020 Erdene finds new high-grade zone at Khundii gold project High-grade intersections were also discovered at Bayan Khundii and Altan Nar.
July 8, 2020 Indian travel curbs thwart gold smugglers, boost legal market Dealers said the reduced supply of smuggled gold had driven Indian spot prices to a premium this week.
July 8, 2020 Barrick, Japan Gold step up exploration The companies, through a venture known as Barrick Alliance, have completed a first phase of exploration in Hokusatsu, Japan's largest gold producing region.
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