August 8, 2024

Excelsior kicks off construction of Johnson Camp copper mine in Arizona

Mining is expected to commence as soon as year one with first copper produced in the first half of 2025.

August 8, 2024

Triple Flag to acquire gold streams on Allied Gold’s Agbaou and Bonikro mines

The Agbaou and Bonikro mines are located in Côte d’Ivoire within the Birimian Greenstone Belt.

August 8, 2024

Africa’s top gold producer opens first plant to refine bullion

The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery aims to refine 400 kilograms of gold a day, sourcing the raw material mainly from artisanal and small-scale mines.

August 8, 2024

China’s Baosteel, Baowu Aluminum, Japan’s Kobe Steel to form JV

The new company will produce aluminum sheets for China's domestic automobile manufacturers.

August 8, 2024

Bellevue set to join elite gold group

Less than a year into production and ASX-listed Bellevue Gold has set its sights on an expansion to 250,000 ounces each year.

August 7, 2024

Yukon government will not halt mining, despite First Nation’s concerns

The Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Nation had called for a pause to all mining and an independent investigation after the landslide at the facility where cyanide is used to extract gold.

August 7, 2024

Adriatic Metals CEO Paul Cronin resigns

Under Cronin's leadership, Adriatic went from explorer to silver producer in Bosnia in less than seven years. 

August 7, 2024

Gem Diamonds digs up 145 carat diamond in Lesotho

The Type II, white diamond is the ninth greater than 100-carat precious stone recovered this year at the Letsěng mine.

August 6, 2024

UK Royal Mint opens facility to recover gold from e-waste

The move would provide a more sustainable source of the precious metal and reduce dependence on traditional mining methods. 

August 6, 2024

First Quantum to trim work hours at stalled Panama copper mine

The decision may put some pressure on the new administration of President Jose Raul Mulino.