October 2, 2024 China’s fast-growing copper champion is reshaping global metal supply After a three-decade exploration and acquisition blitz, Zijin Mining Group is digging up gold, copper and lithium across multiple continents.
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.
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