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.

April 11, 2021

In the midst of a presidential election, Peru mining sector reports mixed results

Copper production in Peru has been on a slow roller coaster but it is expected to rise by 16% by year-end.

April 11, 2021

Xinjiang coal mine accident traps 21 – China state media

A section of the mine filled with water when 29 miners were working at the site in Hutubi county.