Update: Chinese GDP estimates decline on coronavirus
Uncertainty over the coronavirus outbreak — which has sickened 37,251 people in 25 countries and left 813 people dead (all but two of them in mainland China) as of Feb….
2020
The Northern Miner Podcast – episode 172: Hans Lundberg, pioneer of geophysics in Canada
This episode features the induction of the late Hans Lundberg to the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto on Jan….
Nighthawk hits high grades at Treasure Island
Nighthawk Gold (TSX: NHK) has released the results of nine holes completed last year at the Treasure Island gold project, located within its 899-sq.-km Indin Lake property in the Northwest…
Miners should adopt ‘next-generation’ values to battle reputation crisis, Anglo American boss says
Despite mining’s contribution to almost every aspect of modern life, the industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives, which has brought it to the reputation…
Revival Gold grows Beartrack-Arnett resource in Idaho
Revival Gold (TSXV: RVG; US-OTC: RVLGF) has released an updated resource for the 51-sq.-km Beartrack-Arnett project in Idaho with substantial growth in the inferred resource category. The latest estimate features…
Centerra pours first gold at Oksut
Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) has poured the first gold from its Oksut mine in Turkey. Oksut will be the company’s third operating gold mine, joining Kumtor and Mount Milligan. A…
Social investors and lower emissions to shape mining’s short-term future, Deloitte reports
The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from communities in host countries, consumers and society at large, demanding transparent, ethical supply chains, as well as a lower carbon…
Haywood bullish on uranium sector fundamentals
While uranium spot prices were down 14% in 2019, supply and demand fundamentals for uranium are the “most bullish in years,” and the sector “offers its most compelling value proposition…
Electric vehicle sales could reach 43 million by 2030, B of A says
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to hit 3 million this year, but should skyrocket to between 21 million and 43 million by 2030, according to a new report…
B of A boosts palladium price forecast
Palladium prices have surged 1520% since 2009 due to tight supply and higher emission standards, and analysts at the Bank of America forecast the metal could rise to US$3,500 per…
Anglo American reports roof collapse at Queensland coal mine
Anglo American (LON: AAL) has reported a roof collapse in parts of its Moranbah North coking coal mine in Queensland, Australia. The diversified miner said no one was injured in…
Commentary: Five things to watch for in battery metals this year
In a January research note on battery raw materials, consultants Wood Mackenzie outlined the main themes to look for in 2020: The following is an edited version of the article….