November 18, 2024

South Africa police standoff with illegal gold miners escalates

The police sealed off access to the Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein several weeks ago to deny the miners access to food and other essentials.

November 18, 2024

Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report

Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production.

November 18, 2024

US Gold clears final hurdle for mine permit in Wyoming, PFS work underway

The company says the optimized PFS could be released as soon as the end of this year.

November 18, 2024

Korea Zinc wins export control ruling amid fight to thwart takeover

Korea Zinc has been trying to thwart a takeover by rival zinc maker Young Poong.

November 18, 2024

Ionic Rare Earths unveils promising UK recycling plant feasibility

Ionic Rare Earths said the study shows strong potential for a profitable and unique UK magnet recycling facility.

November 18, 2024

Newmont sells Ontario gold mine to Orla for $850 million

The addition of the Musselwhite mine to its portfolio more than doubles Orla Mining's gold output to 300,000 ounces per year. 

November 17, 2024

Resolute Mining to pay Mali $160 million to resolve tax dispute, free staff

The company’s shares in Sydney were suspended on Thursday, after tumbling 40% since news of the detention of CEO Terry Holohan.

November 16, 2024

Trump chooses oil fracking boss as energy secretary

Chris Wright, the chief executive officer of Liberty Energy Inc., has no previous Washington experience.

November 15, 2024

US House of Representatives approves 2024 Critical Mineral Consistency Act

The bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals.

November 15, 2024

Ecuador court gives green light for Silvercorp, Salazar’s El Domo project

The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil.