December 2, 2020

Lead hits 1-year high on mine disruption but oversupply looms

Metal was the top performer among LME metals last month.

December 2, 2020

Centamin unveils three-year plan for Sukari gold mine

The company aims to boost the Egyptian mine's output and efficiencies.

December 1, 2020

Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs

Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.

December 1, 2020

Pilbara Minerals to buy Altura for $175m on lithium recovery bet

Altura entered receivership in October following prolonged weakness in the raw battery materials market.

December 1, 2020

SolGold delays Alpala pre-feasibility study again

The company has had to tweak the mine design and development plan for the project in Ecuador, which has pushed back its already delayed pre-feasibility study to Q1 2021.

December 1, 2020

Scotgold pours first gold at Scotland’s only commercial mine

Commercial production at Cononish mine will begin in early 2021.

November 30, 2020

Silver miners’ Q3 2020 fundamentals

With silver remaining high despite being in a healthy correction, silver miners’ super-bullish trend of fast-improving fundamentals is likely to continue.

November 30, 2020

Peru new mining minister vows to streamline permitting

Jaime Galvez aims to reduce the current consultation period during the exploration phase to six months, down from about 12 months it currently takes.

November 30, 2020

Gold price on track for worst month since 2016

Gold extended its decline below $1,800/oz on further positive news of covid-19 vaccines.

November 30, 2020

Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra

The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.