September 20, 2017

Tanzania orders wall built around tanzanite mines, purchases of stones

President John Magufuli also directed the central bank to buy the precious stone to boost reserves — the latest twist in a spat with mining firms over alleged tax evasion.

September 20, 2017

A day for the zama zamas: Illegal gold mining in South Africa

Zama zamas earn a pittance for work that puts their lives at risk on a daily basis

September 20, 2017

Barrick’s Munk donates $100 million to cardiovascular care centre

The gift, which will bring the Munk's support of UHN and the PMCC to more than $175 million since 1993, will primarily be used to develop a data-driven digital cardiovascular…

September 20, 2017

Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes

Former minister Lopez had to leave the post after the same legislative panel that delayed Cimatu’s confirmation rejected her appointment.

September 19, 2017

Brazil mining reform is raising costs for industry – Vale exec

Mining reforms in Brazil are raising the cost of operating without generating increased interest in investing in the sector, an executive for world's largest iron ore producer Vale said on…

September 19, 2017

South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.

September 19, 2017

Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats

Acuña and her family claim the company used violence and threats to try to evict her from her home and so make way for its $5 billion gold and copper…

September 19, 2017

Integra Resources to acquire Kinross Gold’s DeLamar gold-silver project

Conditional upon the completion of the Transaction, Integra will acquire 47 mining claims totaling approximately 238 hectares that form part of the Florida Mountain claims group, which are situated in…

September 18, 2017

McEwen shares drop after $40m stock offer

McEwen announces bought deal at deep discount to ruling share price to finance purchase of Ontario gold mine.

September 18, 2017

Palladium price consensus forecasts point to end of the rally

Speculative frenzy not entirely supported by fundamentals.