Adriatic Metals acquires Serbia-focused Tethyan Resource
Adriatic Metals (LSE: ADT1; ASX: ADT), which until now has focused its efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is diversifying into neighbouring Serbia, with the acquisition of Tethyan…
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COVID-19 disrupts US$6.9B of global mining output, S&P Global says
COVID-19 has impacted the mining industry across the globe as governments enforce lockdowns and quarantines and companies halt operations because workers and contractors can’t get…
Haywood Securities lowers base metal forecasts
Haywood Securities has cut its base metal price forecasts for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment dealer expects copper will cost US$2.45 per…
South America divided on coronavirus measures
South American countries have taken varying approaches to containing the spread of COVID-19, ranging from leaving it to states and cities to handle the virus…
TSX Venture rises, April 13-17: Abitibi Royalties, Adventus Mining, Falcon Gold
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index rose 1.76% to finish the trading week at 444.87. Spot gold finished at US$1,686.50 per oz., a gain of 0.05%,…
American Pacific acquires Madison with Rio Tinto as partner
For a junior exploration company with a market capitalization of $3 million, the prospect of acquiring a gold project with a past producing mine in…
Bluejay Mining grows Greenland footprint
Bluejay Mining (LSE: JAY) has expanded its footprint in Greenland, after securing two new mineral exploration licences surrounding its existing Kangerluarsuk zinc-lead-silver project in the…
S&P Global lowers GDP, metals price forecasts
S&P Global Ratings has cut its global GDP growth forecast for 2020 to 0.4%. Earlier this month, it lowered its GDP growth forecast for China…
TSX Venture falls, March 30-April 3: Gold X, Meridian, Revelo, Morien
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index lost 1.19% to finish the trading week at 383.94. Gold X Mining’s shares rose 20¢ to $1.53. The junior, which…
Mine disruptions escalate as virus rips around globe
On a global scale, work is grinding to a halt and operations at mines are being temporarily suspended as majors and minors move to enact…
Global Gold Snapshot: Eight firms chasing mineral riches far and wide
Given the market volatility from the spread of COVID-19, the outlook for precious metals remains uncertain. Nevertheless, gold exploration and mine development remain important drivers…
TSX Venture rises, March 2-6: Aurania, Chesapeake, Rokmaster
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index rose 1.80% to 506.54 and gold finished the week at US$1,673.10 per oz., a rise of US$87.60 per oz. from…