March 7, 2018

Canada to claim world’s second largest gold producer spot — Wood Mackenzie

The nation has embraced its domestic potential as money flows into the exploration sector, says the UK-based research firm.

March 7, 2018

Kazakh miner ERG revives sale of Congo copper mine

ERG revives efforts to sell its Frontier copper mine in the DRC despite a drop in valuation to about $400 million, two banking sources said.

March 7, 2018

Commentary: Women miners shouldn’t be seen as victims

Gold mining in Africa has a bad rap — particularly when it comes to women. But in Mali, one of the world’s poorest countries, the victimization lens does great injustice…

March 7, 2018

Resolution seen to impasse over South African mining rules

South Africa's mining industry and the government are moving closer to resolving a dispute over levels of black ownership that’s deterred investment and dragged down growth in the country.

March 7, 2018

Gold slips after hitting 1-week high on trade war fears

Fall followed news that a top economic advisor to the Trump administration had resigned, stoking fears of a trade war and knocking down the dollar.

March 6, 2018

Villagers denounce irregular operations by the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company

They say diamonds have become a curse instead of a blessing for those living in the Mutare West region.

March 6, 2018

Atac Resources receives positive decision for all-season tote road to the Rackla gold property

“The receipt of a positive joint Decision Document between the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun and the Yukon Government is a major de-risking milestone for the Company and all…

March 6, 2018

Gold explorer moves ahead quickly to release maiden resource

Velocity Minerals Ltd. (VLC:TSX.V) on March 5 released a maiden resource for its Rozino Gold Project in Bulgaria.

March 6, 2018

Industry insider shares his 3 picks in mineral-rich Fiji

The Fiji government is very much open to investment by foreign companies; it wants to bring more jobs into the mining industry

March 6, 2018

Asian gold-backed ETFs grow by nearly 10% in February -WGC

Asian-listed gold ETFs added 7.9 tonnes worth $318.1 million, an 8.3 percent increase from January.