December 12, 2019

Iamgold grows interest in Nelligan project

The miner now holds an aggregate undivided interest of 75% in the property.

December 12, 2019

Experts blame Vale’s deadly dam collapse on drainage issues

Drainage problems would have caused "persistently high water levels" that weakened the facility’s walls, say experts appointed by the miner.

December 11, 2019

Bougainville independence could revive one of world’s biggest copper mines

Panguna has an estimated 5.3 million tones of copper and 19.3 million ounces of gold, which would make the reserves worth about $60 billion at today’s prices.

December 10, 2019

Implats to close North American Palladium takeover this week

The C$758 million transaction, which was first announced in October, remains on track to close on December 13.

December 10, 2019

GMV to run IP survey at gold project in Arizona

The Canadian miner engaged Zonge International to conduct the survey at the Mexican Hat gold deposit.

December 10, 2019

Barrick to sell stake in Senegal project to Teranga Gold for up to $430m

Massawa, one of the highest-grade undeveloped open-pit gold reserves in West Africa, is 20 km away from Teranga’s flagship Sabodala mine.

December 9, 2019

Lion One secures C$11.5 million financing, stock up

Shares of Lion One jumped more than 9% to a four-week high.

December 9, 2019

November a record month for Gran Colombia

Last month, the company produced 21,835 oz of gold, a new record.

December 9, 2019

Petra Diamonds halts all mines in South Africa due to power issues

Production, hoisting and processing have stopped immediately at Cullinan, Finsch and Koffiefontein mines.

December 8, 2019

Australian Labor mayor slams party’s lack of support for mineworkers

The Mayor of Townsville says Labor's lack of support for coal mining is pushing people towards right-wing political parties.