March 9, 2026

Ghana to introduce new gold royalty regime on Tuesday despite opposition

The new royalty regime replaces the flat 5% rate for Africa’s top gold producer.

March 9, 2026

Pan African to buy Emmerson in $219M all-share deal

All-share transaction would unite partners at Tennant Creek and give investors exposure to a larger gold producer.

March 9, 2026

Phoenix Copper fires chair, CFO over secret payments

Internal probe revealed millions in undisclosed transactions tied to fundraising deals, prompting governance overhaul.

March 6, 2026

China, US pressure Ghana to halt gold royalty hike

Africa's largest gold producer wants to replace its fixed 5% royalty with a sliding scale between 5% and 12% linked to bullion prices.

March 6, 2026

South32 Hermosa project closer to US federal approval

Draft decision from Forest Service advances Arizona zinc-silver project after years of environmental study and review.

March 5, 2026

First Nations coalition says Indigenous equity key to faster mining approvals in Canada

The FNMPC represents 186 First Nations across the country.

March 5, 2026

Mexico to tighten coal mining regulations after deadly accident

Last year, eight workers in a Coahuila coal mine were briefly trapped after the winch pulling their mine cart broke.

March 5, 2026

Gold Reserve, other miners receive US license to negotiate Venezuela return

The company operated the Brisas gold mine in Venezuela's Orinoco Arc until 2009.

March 5, 2026

New Kazakhstan controls spur Canadian uranium explorer exit

Most projects must be done in joint ventures and the new law states that Kazatomprom gets at least 75% in them.

March 4, 2026

DOJ probes US fertilizer market for possible price fixing

The companies whose conduct is under scrutiny include phosphate and potash suppliers Nutrien and Mosaic.