December 1, 2024

Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows

According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.

November 29, 2024

Lithium Argentina picks Switzerland as another China-backed junior flees Canada

The company is seeking to redomicile to Switzerland following a corporate review and a new agreement with investor Ganfeng Lithium.

November 29, 2024

G2 Goldfields advances spin-out of Guyana assets

The spin-out’s centrepiece, the Peters mine property, is Guyana’s highest-grade historical gold producer.

November 29, 2024

Gold after Trump wins

Gold’s earlier big down days helped fuel fears another Trump administration is bearish for gold.

November 29, 2024

Gold price set for worst month in over a year on Trump-driven selloff

Bullion has now dropped over 3% so far this month, its worst monthly slide since September 2023.

November 29, 2024

Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

November 29, 2024

Contango ORE stock plummets as costs rise at Alaska gold mine

The cost rise relates to an overall reduction in the amount of ore being transported annually by approximately 20%.

November 29, 2024

Global aluminum producers seek Q1 Japan premiums of $230-$260

For the October-December quarter, Japanese buyers agreed to pay a premium of $175/t, up 1.7% from the prior quarter.

November 29, 2024

Colombia to set up reserve zones amid miners’ concerns

Designating certain areas as temporary reserve zones will effectively restrict extraction and exploration in those areas, companies warn. 

November 28, 2024

McEwen Copper seeks $2.5bn for Los Azules project in Argentina

Los Azules is due to receive a key environmental permit in four to six weeks, the company said.