December 9, 2024

Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse

The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus.

December 9, 2024

Perpetua Resources, Sunshine Silver to explore antimony processing in Idaho

Last week, China banned the export of antimony and other minerals such as germanium and gallium to the US.

December 7, 2024

China’s central bank resumes gold purchases after six-month hiatus

China's gold holdings rose to 72.96 million fine troy ounces at the end of November.

December 6, 2024

VIDEO: Orla Mining to double annual gold output after buying Musselwhite mine from Newmont

Musselwhite will take Orla from a single-asset producer to a multi-asset miner, as it already operates at the Camino Rojo mine in Mexico.

December 6, 2024

London Symposium: How new tech and sustainability can transform mining

Green technologies and sustainability-focused project strategies are helping the industry address risks earlier and build longer-lasting community ties.

December 6, 2024

Quebec appeals ruling that scuttles online mapping claims due to Indigenous rights

There is a recent trend in Canadian courts recognizing that the duty to consult is triggered at the claim registration stage.

December 6, 2024

The battle for New Zealand’s Reefton Goldfield

A fast-track approvals Bill to reduce permitting from two years to six months for mining projects has ushered in a new era of bustling exploration activity amid fierce competition.

December 6, 2024

Gold bulls’ ranks swell as Macquarie hoists 2025 forecasts

Prices are set to average $2,650 an ounce in the first quarter of 2025, Macquarie said, up 1.9% from an earlier forecast.

December 6, 2024

Gold’s monster upleg well

Gold’s monster upleg remains alive and well, after weathering a sharp post-election selloff.

December 6, 2024

Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work

Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement.