Gold, silver turn positive
Precious metals hit fresh multi-year lows in European trading before turning positive.
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Chile’s court launches probe on why Barrick’s Pascua-Lama fine was reduced
It was cut down from $16 million to $12 million.
Junior miners in Quebec get a push with new $250 development fund
The new fund plans plans to invest between $5 million and $20 million in each miner.
Silver found to be key weapon in fight against antibiotics resistance
Adding silver to antibiotics can make them up to 1,000 times more effective, say experts.
Fortescue delays $3.8 bn infrastructure sale in Australia’s iron ore belt
Delay affects smaller iron ore miners who were hoping a deal would unlock access to key rail and export ports.
Millions of dollars paid by diamond miners in Zimbabwe vanish
Parliamentary committee found "serious discrepancies" between what diamond companies claimed to have paid in local taxes, and what the government said it had received.
Thousands of Peruvians camp in the Andes to defend lake from Newmont’s gold project
Government has sent additional police forces to watch over the protestors, as previous manifestations have turned violent in the past.
Mining to support Saskatchewan’s economic growth this year: RBC
RBC says demand for potash is picking up, with production figures pointing to an impressive 26% increase over year-ago levels.
US coal exports set monthly record in March
Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity.
Brazil’s president unveils new mining law
Reforms include proposal to potentially double mining royalties to 4%.
Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada
Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026.
