May 10, 2020 Chile’s Mining Minister promotes use of copper to fight covid-19 The Minister ordered for his office to be sprayed with a product containing copper nanoparticles, which prevents certain surfaces from becoming hosts for pathogens.
May 8, 2020 Vale sees a ‘very vigorous’ economic recovery in China Industrial activities in China are practically at their normal levels, says CFO.
May 8, 2020 Great Panther reports 188% jump in Q1 revenue Revenue of $48.1 million reflected primarily the acquisition of the Tucano mine in Brazil.
May 8, 2020 Copper price jumps as Chinese imports surge Copper price now up more than 20% from covid-19 lows as China's April concentrate imports surge 22% to over 2m tonnes for only the third time ever.
May 8, 2020 Chinalco tests workers at Toromocho after covid-19 case Worker who tested positive was transferred to a clinic in Lima and was in stable condition.
May 8, 2020 Maduro to tap sanctioned dealmaker to ship gold to Iran Alex Nain Saab Moran, one of the most powerful men supporting Nicolas Maduro’s regime, is said to have traveled to Tehran to broker a gold for gasoline deal.
May 7, 2020 Equinox tables PEA for underground development at Aurizona The early-stage study suggests a feed contribution of 2,800 t/d from the Piaba underground to the existing 8,000 t/d plant at the site.
May 7, 2020 Chile’s top miners boost production in March Production at Codelco - the world's largest copper miner - rose 14.8% year over year.
May 7, 2020 Peru mines to hit 80% production in a month Executive director of the National Society of Mining says around 20 companies are ready to resume operations.
May 6, 2020 Yamana forecasts 31% increase in Jacobina output The company plans to ramp up gold production to 230,000 oz annually by 2023.
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