May 4, 2023

Artemis hedges 100,000 oz from Blackwater gold mine

Construction at the Blackwater open pit and carbon-in-leach mill has begun for an initial gold pour expected in the first half of next year.

May 4, 2023

Marathon Gold on schedule to begin production in Q1 2025

The company is now preparing for the full occupation of its new permanent camp and commencement of concrete foundation work at the mill.

May 4, 2023

Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.

May 3, 2023

American Pacific adds Centerra Gold to roster of prospecting partners

Deal hands AP control over three gold properties in Nevada, including the Ziggurat project on the northern end of the Round Mountain trend, close to other million-ounce-plus deposits.

May 3, 2023

Mexico’s ‘shock’ new mining law hurts juniors most

Senators approved the laws in an accelerated process without opposition legislators present.

May 3, 2023

Chile’s new lithium policy a boon for other producers

Uncertainty surrounding Chile's plans to bring its lithium industry under state control will send capital elsewhere, with Canada a likely beneficiary.

May 3, 2023

Wyloo extends deadline for Mincor takeover bid

The offer by Wyloo Metals, owned by Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest, now expires on May 22, by close of trading on the ASX.

May 2, 2023

Hummingbird Resources expects first gold pour at Kouroussa this quarter

Kouroussa is forecast to produce an average of 100,000 ounces of gold per annum over an initial seven year LOM.

May 2, 2023

Endeavour Mining gold makes it to the Met Gala

Headpiece, earrings and rings wore by co-host Michaela Coel were made from more than 2kg of gold from the Ity mine in Côte d’Ivoire.

May 2, 2023

Bulgari Laguna blue diamond could fetch $28m in auction 

The 11.16 carats fancy vivid blue diamond will go under Sotheby’s hammer on May 12, as part of the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction.