July 17, 2018

South Africa’s Solidarity union to agree wage deal with Eskom

South Africa's Solidarity trade union will accept a three-year wage offer from state-run power utility, Eskom.

July 17, 2018

LME to launch monthly ‘implied pricing’ for base metals

Starting on July 30, the LME will start providing a set of synthetic monthly prices for the six main base metals —  copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel and tin.

July 17, 2018

Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid

The base metals producer said that, while it has not yet received a formal offer from Lundin, the bid announced Monday the bid ignores the fundamental value of the company…

July 16, 2018

McEwen Mining reports Q2 2018 production results

McEwen Mining Inc.reports consolidated production for Q2 2018 of 36,959 gold ounces and 772,432 silver ounces, using a 75:1 gold to silver ratio.

July 16, 2018

Randgold’s Tongon mine in Ivory Coast hit by strike

Labour action has brought gold production to a halt.

July 16, 2018

Wheaton buys all gold, some palladium from Sibanye US mines

Streaming deal involves production from Sibanye's Stillwater and East Boulder mines, located in Montana.

July 15, 2018

Gold particles help scientists find defects

3D printed parts can be self-reporting thanks to gold.

July 14, 2018

The odds are stacked against gold juniors like never before: Abitibi Royalties CEO

"As much talk as there has been about technology, we have not seen a game-changing technology since the 80s such as heap leach or autoclave," says Ball.

July 13, 2018

Miramont expands Peruvian project but can’t drill just yet

The Canadian miner plans to acquire the rights to the Milenos 32 concession adjacent to its Cerro Hermoso project in Peru.

July 13, 2018

Asia Gold-Buying picks up in India on low prices

"In last few days the rupee and international prices are moving in favour of buyers. Jewellers are placing orders," said a Mumbai-based dealer.