July 8, 2019

Congo’s swing producers turn to copper after cobalt meltdown

After a supply glut sent cobalt prices plummeting about 70% from the peak, many of the country’s artisanal miners are now switching focus to copper instead.

July 8, 2019

Walker River expands Nevada gold project

The Vancouver-based miner said it grew its land holdings approximately 4 kilometres north of Lapon by acquiring an additional 36 claims.

July 8, 2019

Firestone finds largest yellow diamond to date at Lesotho mine

The 54 carat intense fancy yellow, sawable diamond will be sold in September.

July 8, 2019

Acacia posts a 19% increase in gold output as Barrick takeover deadline looms

Improved results add pressure on majority shareholder, Barrick Gold, to revise its low-ball takeover offer ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

July 7, 2019

Australian coal industry recommends Canadian carbon capture technology

CO2 Solutions' carbon sponge technology uses the carbonic anhydrase enzyme to dramatically accelerate carbon dioxide capture.

July 5, 2019

Lundin closes $1bn acquisition of Chapada copper-gold mine

The Chapada mine, in the northwest state of Goiás, began production in 2007 and is expected to churn out about 54,500 tonnes of copper and 100,000 ounces of gold this…

July 5, 2019

Royal Canadian Mint issues new silver coin commemorating Calgary’s Victory Stampede

The 2019 $20 Fine Silver Coin – Victory Stampede has a limited mintage of 6,500.

July 5, 2019

Barrick prepares to start sale of Massawa gold project

The asset in Senegal could fetch a value of about $500 million.

July 5, 2019

Acacia Mining reports 13% rise in gold reserves for Tanzania mine

Barrick's proposal to take full control of its African unit to resolve a long-standing tax dispute with Tanzania has drawn the ire of Acacia's minority shareholders.

July 5, 2019

Tsingshan, partners face cost hike at Indonesia battery chemicals plant – sources

Sources say the price tag may be $1 billion or more.