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.

January 22, 2021

Steinmetz sentenced to 5 years in jail in Swiss bribery case

His lawyer said he will appeal all to the way to the Supreme Court.

January 22, 2021

China says 10 workers trapped in gold mine are searching for others

Survivors trapped since a deadly Jan. 10 gold mine explosion have been using laser pointers and loudspeakers to try to find their missing colleagues.

January 22, 2021

Responsible Mining Foundation concerned about thousands of abandoned, at-risk tailings facilities worldwide

There are more than 30,000 tailings storage facilities around the world and between 25% to 30% of them are abandoned.

January 22, 2021

Newcrest, Greatland Gold kick off work program at Havieron JV

The companies have received the necessary regulatory approvals and funds to start construction activities.

January 22, 2021

Lynas shares jump on deal for US rare earth plant

Deal takes the Australian miner a step closer to becoming a key supplier to the US defence industry.

January 21, 2021

Lundin meets guidance for all metals, shares up

Chapada copper and production in Brazil both exceeded annual guidance.

January 21, 2021

Trapped China gold miners have to wait 15 days for rescue

Rescue teams on Wednesday drilled new holes down a gold mine in China's Shandong province, searching for more survivors after an explosion 10 days ago.

January 21, 2021

Moody’s sees lower rates for several years to support gold price

Market sentiment and speculative positioning will keep gold prices volatile, the debt ratings agency said.