Lower gold prices hurt Randgold first quarter profit
The Africa-focused gold producer saw its first-quarter profit fall16% due mainly to lower bullion prices and reduced production.
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Mount Polley mining disaster caused major changes to ecosystem — study
It also says it is still too early to determine long-term impacts on fish and drinking water.
Global silver output running low — report
New supply from projects won’t be sufficient to replace production losses from aging operations, the World Silver Survey 2015 shows.
Peru silver production up almost 9% this year
Last year, the nation’s silver output reached about 3.3 million tonnes, making it the second biggest producer of the precious metal after Mexico.
South32 gets going after BHP investors strong support, sees M&A opportunities
BHP Billiton shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the South32 demerger, a spin off that creates Australia’s third-largest mining company.
Anglo fined $6.2m for environmental breaches at Los Bronces mine in Chile
The environmental watchdog said the fine was calculated based on at least five infractions detected at the operation and the mine's facilities.
Mining revenue in British Columbia dropped 14% last year
Miners in Canada’s most western province remain under pressure, as prices for some key commodities, mainly coal and copper, have continued to fall.
Potash to outweigh effects of low oil prices in Saskatchewan’s economy — BMO
While oil production is expected to drop by 4% this year, potash output will jump 8%, BMO forecasts.
South Africa delays court decision on black ownership of mines
The mines ministry has missed an April deadline to ask courts solve the issue of whether companies may claim they meet black-ownership quotas if shareholders have sold their stakes.
Lucara sells stake in African diamond project to Paragon for $8.5m
Developing Mothae and Lemphane concurrently would allow Paragon to benefit from significant economies of scale, said Paragon Diamonds.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.