March 7, 2024

Karora in merger talks with Ramelius Resources

The Canadian gold miner has its integrated Beta Hunt Gold Mine and Higginsville Gold Operations in Western Australia.

March 7, 2024

Dundee Precious Metals sells Tsumeb smelter in Namibia for $49 million

Dundee acquired the smelter in 2010 to secure a processing plant for the complex concentrate from the company’s Chelopech mine in Bulgaria.

March 7, 2024

China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits record

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month.

March 7, 2024

OceanaGold eyes fast-tracked permitting for New Zealand project under new gov’t

Waihi North is a proposed underground mining project in New Zealand anchored by the Wharekirauponga development.

March 7, 2024

Polymetal shareholders approve sale of Russian assets

Shareholders approved the sale of its Russian assets to a Siberian gold miner.

March 7, 2024

Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure

It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves.

March 6, 2024

Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC

Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral…

March 6, 2024

O3 Mining wins 2024 PDAC Sustainable Development Award

This award is given for "demonstrating an exceptional commitment to sustainable development in the mining industry".

March 6, 2024

Gold price continues ascent to new highs, nears $2,150/oz

Spot gold rose another 1% to a fresh high of $2,149.25 an ounce, surpassing Tuesday's intraday high of $2,141.60 an ounce.

March 6, 2024

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.