February 22, 2024

Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials

Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the mechanisms that allow gold to become harder instead of falling apart like other materials when zapped with high-energy laser pulses.

February 22, 2024

Newmont to sell six non-core assets in Canada, Australia

The world's largest gold miner will use proceeds to cut debt, which stood at $8 billion at the end of 2023.

February 21, 2024

British Columbia halts proposed Land Act amendments

Over 650 stakeholders, representing tens of thousands in the province, discussed the proposed amendments.

February 21, 2024

Australia’s Orica seals $640m deal to buy US chemical firm Cyanco

Cyanco produces NaCN, a specialized chemical required for gold processing, at its Nevada and Texas plants in the US.

February 21, 2024

Illegal mine collapse buries gold workers in the Venezuelan Amazon

Officials on Tuesday reported the collapse at the Bulla Loca mine in Bolivar state in the south of the country.

February 21, 2024

Vizsla Silver announces $22 million bought deal, shares down

Net proceeds of the financing will go towards the exploration, drilling and development of its flagship Panuco silver-gold project.

February 21, 2024

Wesdome drills more high grades at Eagle River gold mine in Ontario

One hole returned 269.6 g/t gold over 2.3 metres, including 1,261 g/t gold over 0.5 metre.

February 21, 2024

Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production

Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020.

February 21, 2024

Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices

Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the bond between diamond and transition metal—using niobium.

February 21, 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater flags $2.5bn write-down on metals prices collapse

Miner expects to report a 91% drop in annual profit for 2023 due to a sharp decline in metals prices and operational problems.