February 20, 2019

Barrick’s cost of doing business could shoot up with Acacia deal

Will officials in Tanzania and other countries push to nationalize their resources as the trend continues to gain traction around the world.

February 20, 2019

Mining stocks rally as copper price hits 7-month high

BHP, Anglo American touch one-year highs.

February 20, 2019

South African miner Sibanye raises loss estimate by $100 million-plus

"We will further investigate tax planning alternatives to minimise this additional deferred tax," Sibanye's statement said.

February 20, 2019

Can blockchain help drive miners’ bottom line?

“Mining is the slowest industry to adapt to new technology.”

February 20, 2019

Barrick still committed to Chile, despite Pascua-Lama setback

Chief executive officer Mark Bristow, who is in the South American nation to review the company’s regional strategy, said Barrick’s assets in Chile were an important part of its global…

February 20, 2019

Peru raids biggest illegal mining zone to stem Amazon gold rush

The government deployed agents from the police and armed forces to La Pampa in the Madre de Dios region to begin closing down mine operations.

February 20, 2019

Palladium smashes $1,500 as shortages to aid Nornickel, Amplats

Tighter emissions rules are “outweighing the weakness in global auto sales and the growing threat from EV's.

February 20, 2019

Newcrest ups stake in Ecuador with Cornerstone deal

Australia’s largest gold producer has signed an option and farm-in agreement with Toronto-listed Cornerstone Capital Resources over two early stage projects in Ecuador.

February 20, 2019

Mining companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa should invest in renewable energy — report

According to Fitch Solutions, off-grid mines could benefit from reducing their dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the region's favourable climate conditions.

February 20, 2019

IAMGOLD reports 23% growth in gold reserves

The miner reported that Proven and Probable gold Reserves reached 17.9 million ounces at the end of 2018.