November 22, 2018 Saudi Arabia says new mining project to increase non-oil GDP by 3% King Salman inaugurated the Waad Al-Shamaal mining project, which is expected to boost the kingdom's GDP by $6.4 billion and its non-oil GDP by 3%.
November 22, 2018 Weddings boost Indian demand; activity muted in other hubs Local gold prices were trading near their lowest since Oct. 1, as an appreciation in the rupee made buying overseas cheaper.
November 22, 2018 Maverix Metals raises guidance for 2018 Maverix Metals expects to exceed its previously announced guidance for the year of 18,000 to 19,000 gold-equivalent ounces.
November 22, 2018 Sibanye shuts gold mines in South Africa as strike turns violent Operations at Driefontein, Kloof and Beatrix mines were halted late on Wednesday.
November 22, 2018 RioZim demands $92m from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe The Zimbabwean miner claims it has failed to receive $48m due in payments from the central bank for its sales in dollars, suffering losses of $44m due to lost production.
November 21, 2018 Walker River Resources starts drilling at Lapon Canyon gold project in Nevada The project consists of 96 claims that occupy 1,940 acres.
November 21, 2018 Osisko cuts 84 g/t over 5.3 metres at Windfall Lake They don’t call it “Windfall” Lake for nothing.
November 21, 2018 IDM expands Red Mountain program with third drill The company has increased its drill program by 5,400 metres; it will now drill 13,000 metres across 54 holes.
November 21, 2018 Marathon Gold advances Marathon deposit with more drilling, updated PEA The Marathon deposit has the potential to develop an underground mine but for now management believes it’s more cost-effective to find open-pit resources at US$10 per ounce rather than more…
November 21, 2018 Ex-SAS Commander who led Barrick’s efforts in Tanzania has left Richard Williams who served as Barrick’s chief of staff and later chief operating officer was assigned in February to work full-time on securing a deal between the Tanzanian government and…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
