December 21, 2018

BMO digs deeper in mining during a ‘transition’ year for bank

“Our lending commitments to the metals and mining sector at BMO have doubled over the last five years, and a lot of that has really been in the last couple…

December 21, 2018

Barrick Gold cuts jobs, director Munk to step down – Globe and Mail

The laying off of nearly 95 employees comes as the Toronto-based company expects to complete its purchase of Randgold Resources on Jan. 1.

December 21, 2018

AMCU strike at Sibanye-Stillwater legal – South African court

AMCU's strike is a protected strike and the AMCU members' constitutional right to strike remains protected.

December 21, 2018

Asia Gold – Higher prices and holiday season keep buyers at bay

For the next few weeks demand will remain subdued. Overseas suppliers and even some jewellers will take a break for year-end celebrations.

December 21, 2018

Freeport Indonesia has new mining permit valid to 2031

The permit given to PT Freeport Indonesia is valid up to 2031, and could be extended another ten years.

December 21, 2018

ePower Metals buys Magenta cobalt project in Mexico

Magenta hosts numerous high-grade cobalt/gold/silver/nickel vein and skarn style deposits.

December 21, 2018

Tasman Mining to bring historic New Zealand mine back into production

The Blackwater mine was once the most prolific mine in the Reefton Goldfield, producing 700,000 ounces of gold between 1908 and 1951.

December 20, 2018

Nighthawk updates progress on Indin Lake project infrastructure

The property hosts the Goldcrest and Grizzly Bear deposits.

December 20, 2018

Wisconsin court rejects lawsuit over Aquila Resources wetlands permit

The lawsuit was brought by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin against the US Environmental Protection Agency.

December 20, 2018

Bravada and OceanaGold announce JV on Nevada Highland project

The Highland project consists of 102 Federal lode claims for a total of 825 hectares and is located along the Walker Lane Gold trend.