July 28, 2021

Petra Diamonds finds 342-carat rough at Cullinan mine

Petra said the diamond, of “exceptional” quality in terms of both its colour and clarity, will likely be sold at the September tender.

July 27, 2021

Chile environmental regulator files charges against Lundin’s Candelaria mine

Copper-gold mine could receive a fine of up to about $23 million, see its environmental credentials revoked or have to close down.

July 27, 2021

Fight over nickel assets heats up with BHP’s $258m Noront bid

Offer represents a 69% premium to Noront’s closing price on Monday and is 129% higher than the closing price on May 21, a day before Wyloo’s proposal.

July 27, 2021

Barrick Gold signs four exploration deals in Egypt

The world's second largest gold miner will explore in 19 new blocks in the Eastern Desert with an estimated total investment of $8.8 million.

July 26, 2021

Osisko secures gold from Eldorado’s project in Brazil

The company has agreed to buy an up to 2.75% net smelter return royalty on the Tocantinzinho gold project for $10 million cash.

July 26, 2021

Equinox restarts operations at Los Filos, shares up

Members of the Xochipala community remain camped near the Guadalupe and Bermejal open pits, disrupting mining activities in that area.

July 26, 2021

La Mancha launches $1.4 billion gold mining fund

The vehicle, named La Mancha Fund SCSp will also invest in battery metals needed for electric vehicles.

July 26, 2021

Coal mining byproduct highly effective for land reclamation

Nano humus has proven to be highly effective at helping reclaim the land and water used in mining.

July 25, 2021

Red Moon wants to break into the North American salt market

The Newfoundland-based company says it is developing the Great Atlantic deposit with the goal of helping Canada and the US reduce road salt imports.

July 24, 2021

Indigenous trust managing funds from Heathgate Resources under scrutiny

Australian media report that Rangelea Holdings has received over $40 million from Heathgate Resources since 2003 and is not willing to open the books to the public.