April 13, 2021

‘Deeds, not words’: mining firms reshape boardrooms as investors demand sustainability

Shareholders are demanding change from an industry whose reputation has been battered by deadly tailings failures.

April 13, 2021

B2Gold commissions “world’s largest” off-grid solar battery plant at Fekola

The system is expected to save 13.1 million liters of heavy fuel oil and help reduce CO2 emissions by 39,000 tonnes per year.

April 12, 2021

Skeena surrenders BC mineral claim to create conservancy

Known to the Tahltan First Nation as Ice Mountain, the area is culturally significant.

April 12, 2021

Appian Capital Advisory appoints managing director

Richard Johnson will also serve as the company’s global head of investor relations.

April 12, 2021

Osisko Royalties reports strong deliveries, US royalty additions

In the first three months of 2021, Osisko received approximately 19,960 gold-equivalent ounces (GEOs).

April 12, 2021

Equinox begins Bermejal underground development

Higher grade ore from the Bermejal underground mine will contribute to increasing production at Los Filos in future years, Equinox says.

April 12, 2021

Chile minister says mining royalty bill “unconstitutional”

Mining minister Juan Carlos Jobet said President Sebastian Piñera's administration is against setting a 3% royalty on copper and lithium.

April 12, 2021

Implantable gold sensor can help monitor vital values, drug effectiveness

An implantable sensor based on color-stable gold nanoparticles is now capable of monitoring the human body for months.

April 12, 2021

Rio Tinto commits to higher Citadel spend

The world’s second largest miner has earmarked almost $19m for this year, up from $10m in 2020.

April 12, 2021

Pro-foreign investment Lasso wins Ecuador presidential election

He has also vowed to enforce environmental protection rules and secure Indigenous communities' participation in deciding the future of projects.