December 4, 2024 Workers’ strike slows production at B2Gold’s Fekola mine, sources say Between 1,875 and 2,000 workers at B2Gold's Fekola mine in Mali launched the seven-day strike on Nov. 29.
December 4, 2024 Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine in Peru reaches full production The underground copper-gold-silver mine now processes 3,600 tonnes of ore per day, a 30% increase from December 2023.
December 3, 2024 The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa.
December 3, 2024 Rio Tinto sells copper mine stake to Sumitomo for $399 million Sumitomo is slated to acquire a 30% equity share of the Winu project in Australia.
December 3, 2024 First Mining Gold’s Springpole project reaches regulatory milestone Springpole represents one of Canada's largest undeveloped gold projects.
December 3, 2024 Portugal plans to hold delayed lithium tender in 2025 The international tender for lithium prospecting will target six areas in the north and center of the country.
December 3, 2024 Dakota Gold almost doubles Maitland deposit strike length as resource update, PEA nears Dakota's exploration at Maitland builds on the Homestake District's legacy.
December 3, 2024 AbraSilver’s Diablillos prefeasibility update raises NPV by almost half The study incorporated lower corporate tax rates in Argentina, an optimized mine plan, and long-term silver and gold prices.
December 3, 2024 Ero Copper boosts gold reserves by 19% at Xavantina in Brazil Total reserves across Xavantina’s three main veins total 1.4 million tonnes grading 9.71 g/t gold for 459,200 contained oz.
December 3, 2024 RG Gold said to consider stake sale to fund growth RG Gold is developing one of the largest single-gold deposits in Kazakhstan.
China to rein in copper, alumina capacity expansion under next five-year plan The country's economic planner will tighten oversight of copper and alumina projects from 2026 to 2030 to curb irrational investment. December 26, 2025 | 04:10 am
