May 2, 2018 Fuel tax rebate comes into effect for Nova Scotia-based mining companies Provincial fuel tax is supposed to help pay for public roads and highways by charging the vehicle owners who use them. The Nova Scotia government gives other resource industries a…
May 2, 2018 S.Africa gold miners to sign silicosis lawsuit settlement this week Most claimants are black miners from South Africa and neighbouring countries such as Lesotho, whom critics say were not provided with adequate protection during and even after the Apartheid ended…
May 2, 2018 StrikePoint grabs historic Porter Idaho silver asset from Skeena Skeena will receive Cdn$1.75 million in cash plus another Cdn$1.75 million in StrikePoint common shares at a value of Cdn$0.225, based upon the 20-day average price of the stock.
May 1, 2018 Month-end shenanigans everywhere Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses the gold and silver ratio.
May 1, 2018 Chaarat Gold offer to Centerra values Kumtor mine at $800 million The proposed acquisition means Chaarat would own Kumtor and will have control over management and operations of the mine.
May 1, 2018 This billionaire says he’s put half his net worth into gold Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris believes gold prices will rally further, while “overvalued” stock markets crash.
May 1, 2018 Battery metals supply crunch to slow near-term EVs growth — Moody’s Lack of new projects, investment deficit and increasing political risk will hit supply of cobalt, lithium, copper and nickel, key metals for making the batteries that power electric cars.
May 1, 2018 Botswana Diamonds, Vast Resources team up to explore in Zimbabwe The two companies will exchange past exploration information on areas prospective for diamonds in Zimbabwe and form a jointly-owned special purpose vehicle to develop and exploit diamond resources.
April 30, 2018 Artisanal miners in Venezuela operate under illegal unions Illegal extraction of gold and other metals and their subsequent smuggling to foreign markets is seen by many as a way to navigate the current crisis.
April 30, 2018 Mint American Eagle gold coin sales at weakest April since 2007 Meanwhile, silver coin purchases for the month rose 10 per cent higher than last year.
Copper price heads toward $12,000 a ton as banks predict further gains With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009. December 22, 2025 | 07:00 am
