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Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | July 3, 2020 | 2:05 pm

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Rio also narrowed its estimated first production from its mine…

Reuters | July 3, 2020 | 8:12 am

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 7:18 am

Commodity freighters are shrugging off covid-19 for now

The cost of moving coal and iron ore across the…

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2020 | 9:20 am

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

The assets include the Paterson exploration project, Nifty copper operation…

Reuters | July 2, 2020 | 9:10 am

Shandong Gold to buy Cardinal Resources for $221 million

The deal continues a recent M&A flurry by Chinese gold firms.

Reuters | June 18, 2020 | 8:46 am

$37 billion gold project spend needed by 2025

Wood Mackenzie has identified around 260 projects gold miners and investors could turn to.

MINING.com Editor | June 17, 2020 | 12:35 pm

Perth Mint stops taking artisanal gold after sourcing allegations

Decision comes after allegations that the mint took gold dug in Papua New Guinea using child labour and toxic mercury.

Reuters | June 17, 2020 | 11:23 am

Superior Gold stock soars on best drill results to date

The Plutonic gold operation is considered one of the largest gold mines in Western Australia.

Jackson Chen | June 17, 2020 | 10:53 am

BHP names Lamont as new CFO

Current BHP CFO Peter Beaven will step down on Nov. 30.

Reuters | June 17, 2020 | 7:50 am

Arafura to test rare earth processing with US firm

The discussions are occurring as the United States vies to revive its rare earths industry.

Reuters | June 17, 2020 | 7:44 am

Australia pension giant pressing Rio over heritage site blasts

Investors have held meetings with Rio's chairman and executives.

Bloomberg News | June 16, 2020 | 9:02 am

Fortescue Metals targets zero emissions by 2040

The world’s fourth largest iron ore producer expects to be carbon-neutral about 10 years earlier than its rivals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2020 | 3:41 am

Gold and iron ore are doing equally well. Their miners are not

Shares in Rio Tinto are down 4.8% so far this year. Stock in BHP is down 9.6%.

Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 1:09 pm

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Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Commodity freighters are shrugging off covid-19 for now

Metals X to sell copper assets as shareholder fight leads to cash crunch

Shandong Gold to buy Cardinal Resources for $221 million

$37 billion gold project spend needed by 2025

Perth Mint stops taking artisanal gold after sourcing allegations

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