Gold Top Stories

Value of 50 biggest mining companies drops by $126 billion

The world’s biggest miners are now worth $1.35 trillion after losing a combined $126 billion over the course of 2024 as the copper rally faded and gold stocks once again underperformed bullion.

Frik Els | January 15, 2025 | 11:25 am

Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown

The Chinese citizens were sentenced to seven years in prison…

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 11:05 am

Kirkland Lake Discoveries identifies extensive gold mineralization at Jo zone

The company recently consolidated a district-scale land package in the…

Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 9:59 am

Yukon Metals samples up to 3.49% copper at AZ property

The 100%-owned AZ represents the largest of 17 properties across…

Staff Writer | January 15, 2025 | 8:38 am

US copper, platinum prices roiled as traders weigh risk of tariffs

Metals including copper, silver and platinum have seen a sharp…

Bloomberg News | January 15, 2025 | 7:06 am

South Africa accused of ‘horrific’ crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from illegal mine

Civil rights groups said at least 100 people have died from starvation since October when the authorities sealed off the mine in Stilfontein.

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 6:59 am

Mali holding seized Barrick gold at state-owned bank BMS, sources say

Barrick on Tuesday confirmed it had suspended operations in the West African country.

Reuters | January 15, 2025 | 6:48 am

Hummingbird reaches $16.4 million deal with Mali over Yanfolila mine

Hummingbird will also waive value-added tax credit claims worth another $16 million in return for the renewal of key exploration permits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2025 | 3:57 am

Goliath Resources stock surges on drill results at Golddigger property in BC’s Golden Triangle

The Golddigger property spans 666 square kilometres within the Golden Triangle’s Eskay Rift.

Staff Writer | January 14, 2025 | 1:42 pm

Newcore Gold hits high-grades at Enchi, eyes resource upgrade, pre-feasibility in 2025

The 248-sq. km property hosts five deposits and over 25 untested exploration targets.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | January 14, 2025 | 12:37 pm

Asante Gold’s Bibiani underground feasibility confirms seven-year mine extension

The post-tax net present value (5% discount rate) is estimated at $516 million with a 71% internal rate of return.

Staff Writer | January 14, 2025 | 8:28 am

Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin

ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025.

Kristie Batten | January 14, 2025 | 7:18 am

Manara may invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mine, minister says

Reko Diq is considered one of the world's largest underdeveloped copper-gold areas.

Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 6:45 am

Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized

The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2025 | 3:35 am

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