March 24, 2020

Eldorado scales down operations at Lamaque mine in Quebec

The move comes as the province shutters all non-essential services following a dramatic spike in the number of coronavirus cases.

March 24, 2020

Gold juniors Meguma and Osprey to merge

The deal creates a major precious metal explorer in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

March 24, 2020

First Quantum sees slower ramp-up at Panama mine after workers contract coronavirus

Miner maintained its production guidance for the year but said it would temporarily cut pay for certain senior staff by 20%.

March 23, 2020

Gold price surges by most in history

US Fed promised to pump "unlimited" amounts of money into the financial system, boosting the metal’s status as a store of wealth and inflation hedge.

March 23, 2020

CHART: 40-year cost curve shows copper price rout likely over

New report shows of all commodities, the 90th percentile of the cost curve has worked as a support level best in copper.

March 23, 2020

B2Gold halts mining in Philippines, Africa operations unchanged

Temporary suspensions come as government measures to contain the the spread of Covid-19 has disrupted fuel supplies.

March 23, 2020

Endeavour buys Semafo, creates one of West Africa’s top gold miners

The C$1 billion-deal brings about a top 15 gold producer, with combined volume of over 1 million ounces a year.

March 20, 2020

Jervois suspends all activity in Uganda

The company also reported final results from its 2019-20 drill programs at Kilembe.

March 19, 2020

Copper price surges over 10% after touching 2009 lows

Copper dropped overnight to below $2 a pound only to rally 11.6% in New York trade Thursday.

March 19, 2020

Gold still among best-performing assets despite recent volatility

The World Gold Council says gold has likely been used to raise cash to cover losses in other asset classes.