March 19, 2019

Equinox increases gold resources at Aurizona and Mesquite

Since the end of 2017 the company has increased its reserves by 470% to 5.5 million oz. gold.

March 19, 2019

Kinross takes 9.7% stake in Wolfden Resources

The two companies will form of a committee to explore Wolfden’s Pickett Mountain volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit in Maine.

March 19, 2019

Endeavour pours first gold at Ity CIL project

The company has poured its first dore bar from its Ity carbon-in-leach project four months earlier than planned and under budget.

March 19, 2019

Fed holding steady on rates may boost gold performance — report

A more dovish stance by the Fed, coupled with the ongoing trade talks between the US and China, could also contribute to a slowdown in US dollar appreciation, which could…

March 19, 2019

Will the Fed cut its interest rate forecast, pushing gold higher?

It is very possible that the FOMC members will align their outlook for the federal funds rate with the pledge of being patience. Gold may gain, then.

March 19, 2019

Crescat Capital says buy gold, sell stocks in ‘trade of century’

Going long gold in yuan terms and shorting global equities currently explains three-quarters of the hedge fund’s strategy.

March 19, 2019

U.S. sanctions Venezuelan gold company for supporting Maduro

This is the sixth round of sanctions since January by the U.S., which is seeking to wrest power and the military’s loyalty away from Maduro.

March 19, 2019

‘Radical’ foes, red tape lob doubt into Ecuador mining quest

Ecuador has tethered its economic fortunes to a burgeoning mining industry. Now it just needs to get bureaucrats and community leaders on board.

March 19, 2019

Antofagasta expects copper deficit of up to 300,000 tonnes this year

The Chilean miner expects demand to outstrip supply in 2019 as consumption growth remains positive, but production increases continue to be minimal.

March 19, 2019

Taxes and royalties paid by Australian miners equivalent to Federal Government education spending

Aussie miners paid A$30.6 billion in company tax and royalties in 2017-18.