February 11, 2025 US Gold improves CK project economics, targets feasibility by year-end The goal is to begin construction of the now-permitted CK project in late 2025.
February 11, 2025 Ecuador’s mining future uncertain as socialist party gains traction Luisa González, a protégé of ex-President Rafael Correa, is capitalizing on public frustration with the economy and gang violence.
February 10, 2025 Chinese gold buyers forced to sidelines as prices near $3,000 As a major importer, gold buyers in China often have to pay over the odds to secure bullion.
February 10, 2025 Gold price soars past $2,900 on new tariff threats Monday's rally marks the seventh time gold has set a new record in 2025.
February 10, 2025 Middlemen siphon billions from war-ravaged DRC’s cobalt, coltan trade The DRC produces 70% of the world’s cobalt, yet nearly $1 billion vanishes from the legal supply chain each year.
February 10, 2025 South Africa halts search for trapped illegal miners over safety concerns The miners were unable to exit the shaft after a pulley system used to enter and exit the mine snapped.
February 10, 2025 New book explores Viola MacMillan’s rise and scandal in Canadian mining MacMillan, who started out as a prospector in the ’30s, became the central figure in one of Canada's most commented mining scandals.
February 9, 2025 Maaden raises $1.25 billion from bond sale to fund mining growth The company is tapping fixed income investors as it embarks on a more than $12 billion investment drive through to the end of the decade.
February 9, 2025 Blue Lagoon fully permitted for gold mining at Dome Mountain Once in production, which could occur as early as July, the Dome Mountain mine is expected to output 15,000 oz. of gold per year.
February 9, 2025 Mali’s gold production plunges 23% in 2024 The government's conflict with mining companies could be the reason for the lower output, an official says.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am