June 27, 2019

Chile goes carbon-neutral, begins closing first eight coal-fired power stations

Move is part of an ambitious plan announced by the country's President in early June.

June 26, 2019

Precious metals expert Rick Rule shares ‘gold nuggets of wisdom’

Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable and Rick Rule of Sprott USA engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering Pareto's law, the importance of courage and conviction in investment, copper, mentors…

June 26, 2019

Philippines’ Global Ferronickel sees steel venture operational by 2021

The project will require an initial investment of $20 million, plus $10 million for capital expenditures.

June 26, 2019

High-grade drill results send Aurion Resources shares to 8-month high

This marks the second time in five months that Aurion has reported high-grade results from exploration in Finland.

June 26, 2019

The golden asteroid that could make everyone on earth a billionaire

There’s an astronomical amount of money to be made by those bold enough to rise to the challenge of the asteroid rush.

June 26, 2019

Lundin Gold starts mining of first production stope at Fruta del Norte

Construction of the process plant and tailings facility continue to be on schedule, and commissioning of the process plant will begin in the third quarter of this year.

June 26, 2019

Leagold begins Los Filos mine expansion

Move is part of the Latin America-focused miner’s plan to become a 700,000 ounce-per-annum gold producer.

June 26, 2019

Vale to invest $469m in dam safety measures

The spending measures will be in addition to the $4.5 billion the miner has already provisioned for costs related to the dam burst.

June 26, 2019

Barrick stands firm, saying Acacia’s mine plans need changes

Barrick Gold is sticking to its offer to buy out Acacia Mining, saying assumptions made by the smaller firm about its mine plans were out of touch.

June 26, 2019

Northam Platinum expects Kukama shaft to be operational in FY 2020

The Eland mine had been placed on care and maintenance in 2015 due to a price fall and difficult operating conditions.