January 25, 2021

Trump eased sanctions on mining tycoon Dan Gertler before leaving office

The Trump administration lifted restrictions imposed on the Israeli billionaire over alleged Congo corruption.

January 25, 2021

Ten China gold miners confirmed dead after others rescued; one still missing

Sunday's dramatic extraction of 11 survivors found nine bodies, taking the death toll to 10.

January 25, 2021

Mountain Province’s first diamond sale of 2021 shows 8% price rise

Company‘s latest sales figures show the sparkle may be starting to return to the diamond sector.

January 24, 2021

Argentina’s mining output fell by 70% in 2020

The Argentine Chamber of Mining Entrepreneurs said the covid-19 pandemic deeply impacted production.

January 24, 2021

Eleven trapped miners rescued in China after 14 days underground

Ten miners are still unaccounted for.

January 24, 2021

Peru rescinds Canadian company’s exploration rights

Tesoro Minerals’ rights near the Peruvian border with Ecuador have been rescinded via Supreme Decree 001-2021-EM.

January 24, 2021

Brumadinho dam collapse could have been predicted weeks in advance – study

A new study shows that by applying satellite radar imaging InSAR, it is possible to predict a dam burst.

January 24, 2021

Closing the gold window opened the door to Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)

Official gold reserves currently stand at 261 million ounces. That’s not enough metal to support an economy as large as the U.S.

January 23, 2021

China rescues first person from Shandong gold mine

The miner was trapped 14 days below ground by an explosion.

January 22, 2021

Northern Dynasty files appeal over Pebble permit rejection

Company has filed an appeal with the US Army Corps of Engineers over its decision to deny a key water permit for the giant mine in Alaska.