October 2, 2024

Rio Tinto launches ‘Colour Awakened’ historic collection from Argyle diamond mine

The collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle mine that operated from 1983 to 2020.  

October 2, 2024

Brazilian state to host COP30 climate summit defends gold mining rules

Brazil's Green Party has challenged the regulations allowing municipal authorities to license gold prospects of up to 500 hectares.

October 2, 2024

Costco adds platinum bars to precious metals offering

The new offering comes at a time when platinum is struggling to match the performance of gold.

October 2, 2024

Super Pit development kicks off at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine in Zambia

The $2 billion expansion is expected to transform Lumwana into a long-life, high yielding Tier 1 copper mine.

October 2, 2024

Tanzania to pay market prices to miners ordered to sell gold to central bank

Major gold producers in the nation include AngloGold Ashanti and Barrick Gold.

October 2, 2024

Yorbeau Resources sells Rouyn gold project for $18.5 million

The company will now focus on the Scott Lake zinc-copper deposit near Chibougamau.

October 2, 2024

IsoEnergy acquires Anfield in uranium deal on road to become major US producer

The deal comes exactly a year after IsoEnergy took over Consolidated Uranium in an all-stock deal.

October 2, 2024

Gold Fields adopts space technology to boost exploration in Chile

It will apply Australia’s Fleet Space technology to boost exploration efforts at its Salares Norte gold mine in northern Chile.

October 2, 2024

Lack of capital rises to top risk in EY mining survey

Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements.

October 2, 2024

Canada reviewing Paladin’s Fission Uranium takeover on national security grounds

Paladin is awaiting a final court order and clearance under the Investment Canada Act to move ahead with the deal.