December 22, 2024 El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining.
December 22, 2024 Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.
December 20, 2024 Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge.
December 20, 2024 Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.
December 20, 2024 Earth AI finds gold near Willow Glen molybdenum project It has found its first gold system with the help of AI, making mineral exploration faster, more accurate, and cheaper.
December 19, 2024 Asante nets $500m forward purchase deal for gold produced at Bibiani The Vancouver-based gold miner said it expects gold production at Bibiani to exceed 15,000 oz. per month by mid-year.
December 19, 2024 BC mining groups reject permitting delays, economic benefits study MABC CEO Michael Goehring called the study’s methodology unsound and its conclusions deceiving.
December 19, 2024 Montage Gold breaks ground at Koné project The Koné gold mine will be in production for 16 years and is anticipated to deliver first output by the second quarter of 2027.
December 18, 2024 Gold price extends loss as Fed cuts rates, signals less easing New forecasts showed several officials penciled in fewer rate cuts for next year than estimated.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am