August 20, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.
August 20, 2020 Trilogy releases Arctic project feasibility study The latest study suggests a 10,000-tonne-per-day, 12 year open-pit operation at the project in northwestern Alaska’s Ambler mining district.
August 20, 2020 Pebble confirms potential for critical mineral production New mineral resource estimate shows the mine could increase US strategic rhenium sources by 84%.
August 20, 2020 Gold price bounces back after disappointing Fed minutes Gold recovered from a 3% loss as US unemployment claims topped one million once again.
August 20, 2020 Scotiabank compliance failed to stop gold spoofing, US says The bank agreed to pay $127.4 million to settle allegations that its traders manipulated precious metals markets.
August 19, 2020 Gold price retreats ahead of Fed minutes Gold once again dropped below $2,000 an ounce with the US dollar and stock market both up.
August 19, 2020 Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott delay The world’s second largest miner said a two-month delay in restarting the smelter at the US mine prompted the revision.
August 19, 2020 Alaska Republicans back Northern Dynasty Pebble mine The party resolution, dated August 9, states it “unequivocally” supports the responsible development of the proposed copper-gold mine.
August 19, 2020 Alaska uranium site cleanup may open door for Ucore’s REE project approval The US Forest Service approved environmental renewal activities on the former Ross Adams uranium mine site.
August 18, 2020 Jetti Resources’ quest for copper mining’s holy grail New technology makes it possible to extract copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, CEO says.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
