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.

December 20, 2018

Australia’s top gold miner boosts bet on Ecuador copper project

Newcrest Mining has upped its holdings in Ecuador-focused explorer SolGold to 15.33% from 13.83%, nudging further ahead of the company's second biggest shareholder BHP.

December 20, 2018

AngloGold Ashanti’s Tropicana gold mine can go underground — study

A prefeasibility study into the development of a mine beneath the Boston Shaker pits confirmed the technical and financial viability of an underground mine at AngloGold Ashanti and Independence Group's…

December 19, 2018

Pretium buys back gold-silver stream, closes $480m debt deal

In 2016, Brucejack was named the world’s highest grade “rookie” gold mine.

December 19, 2018

Lonmin’s biggest mining union tries to block Sibanye deal

The all-share deal is likely to lead to more than 10,000 layoffs.

December 19, 2018

Osisko Mining reports 39% higher grade than resource model at Windfall Lake

The deposit is one of the highest grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada.

December 19, 2018

Five themes to watch for European miners after humbling year

It all started so well in 2018.

December 19, 2018

AngloGold is said to weigh London listing, South Africa exit

Listing in London would give AngloGold exposure to a big pool of investors with very few options to buy into gold equities.

December 19, 2018

Scotgold ready to break rock at Scotland’s first commercial gold mine

Cononish underground gold-silver mine is expected to produce 23,500 ounces of the precious yellow metal annually for up to 17 years.