May 22, 2024

Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals

Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.

May 22, 2024

Iamgold arranges $300 million financing to restore stake in Côté mine

Iamgold will look to buy back a 9.7% interest in Côté from Sumitomo.

May 22, 2024

Zimbabwe’s central bank gold reserves to back ZiG currency rise

The ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold, launched April 5 is backed by 2.5 tons of gold and $100 million in foreign currency reserves.

May 22, 2024

Kenorland stock surges as Centerra Gold takes 9.9% stake

The company is already working with Centerra on the Hunter project in Quebec.

May 22, 2024

Harmony Gold reports fatality at South Africa mine

At least 54 workers died in mining-related accidents in South Africa last year.

May 22, 2024

India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps

India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year.

May 21, 2024

Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules

Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium.

May 21, 2024

China’s gold imports slow as record prices temper demand

The precious metal’s allure has been further dimmed by warnings from China’s authorities over excessive speculation.

May 21, 2024

Zimbabwe to start gold-tracing system in bid to curb smuggling

Zimbabwe loses about $1.5 billion annually to smuggling of the precious metal.

May 21, 2024

Lumina Gold to complete Cangrejos feasibility study by mid-2025

Lumina says its Cangrejos gold-copper project in southwest Ecuador is among the world’s top 26 gold assets under development.