October 2, 2024

Brazilian state to host COP30 climate summit defends gold mining rules

Brazil's Green Party has challenged the regulations allowing municipal authorities to license gold prospects of up to 500 hectares.

October 2, 2024

Tanzania to pay market prices to miners ordered to sell gold to central bank

Major gold producers in the nation include AngloGold Ashanti and Barrick Gold.

October 2, 2024

Rio2 receives key permits for Fenix gold mine in Chile

The permits cover mining methods, processing plant, waste dumps and stockpiles, and the closure plan.

October 2, 2024

Gold price rally cools as market awaits more cues

Bullion closed the previous session 1.1% on news of an Iranian missile strike against Israel.

October 2, 2024

Yorbeau Resources sells Rouyn gold project for $18.5 million

The company will now focus on the Scott Lake zinc-copper deposit near Chibougamau.

October 2, 2024

Gold Fields adopts space technology to boost exploration in Chile

It will apply Australia’s Fleet Space technology to boost exploration efforts at its Salares Norte gold mine in northern Chile.

October 2, 2024

Lack of capital rises to top risk in EY mining survey

Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements.

October 2, 2024

Uganda sets up state-owned firm to take stakes in mining operations

All mining activities in the east African country have previously been done by private firms after obtaining exploration and mining licenses.

October 2, 2024

Iamgold closer to buying back 9.7% stake in Côté gold mine

The gold mine is currently owned as a joint venture set in December 2022 with Sumitomo, which lent Iamgold funds to complete the project.

October 1, 2024

Australian mine fight reignites Aboriginal heritage tensions

A decision by Environment Minister under a rarely used Aboriginal heritage protection law has stoked an outcry from mining groups.