October 3, 2018

Platinum miners their own worst enemies: Joburg mining update

South African mining executives, investors and officials gather in the nation’s economic hub for the Joburg Indaba conference. Here are the latest developments, updated throughout the day.

October 2, 2018

Un-mothballed Century Mine sells $19.5M of zinc concentrate in September

The mine was the third largest zinc mine in the world prior to its closure in 2016.

October 2, 2018

America’s Silver and Pershing Gold to merge

Americas silver and Pershing gold to merge to create a low-cost, precious metal growth company in the Americas.

October 2, 2018

Bear kills mining contractor in Alaska

Mine personnel are securing the area and working with state and federal authorities to investigate the situation.

October 2, 2018

White Gold jumps on drill results

White Gold's partners are Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM) and Kinross Gold Corp (NYSE:KGC).

October 2, 2018

Randgold’s hook-up with Barrick to leave large void in London market

Randgold becomes second major miner to announce departure from London.

October 2, 2018

South Africa’s mining industry growth hindered by precious metals performance — PwC

Yet, capital expenditure for the sector recovered from the lowest levels in ten years to reflect a 19% increase.

October 2, 2018

Uganda to join transparency program as it seeks mining investors

The East African nation seeks to reassure potential investors that it isn’t involved in “conflict minerals.”

October 2, 2018

South Africa’s latest mining charter: what’s new and who wins

New Mining Charter seeks to reduce uncertainty and boost investment in the sector.

October 2, 2018

It took only 10 minutes to send gold and silver prices soaring

Gold and silver are finally getting the haven-demand boost that trade wars and Brexit couldn’t provide.