December 7, 2023

Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan

Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake.

December 7, 2023

China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale

CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining.

December 6, 2023

State auditors recommend Freeport Indonesia be fined for smelter delays

In a December 2018 deal, Freeport and Jakarta agreed that the miner would complete the smelter within five years.

December 6, 2023

Rob McEwen ups stake in junior explorer Goliath Resources

The owner of McEwen Mining made his first investment in Goliath as recently as October 2.

December 6, 2023

Newmont pours 8,000th gold bar at Musselwhite mine

The Canadian operation, which started commercial production in 1997, churned out 173,000 ounces of gold last year.

December 6, 2023

New approach aims to detoxify artisanal gold mining

A new approach to detoxifying artisanal gold mining aims to help miners keep their livelihoods while reducing associated health risks.

December 6, 2023

Gold Royalty invests $31 million in Aura Minerals project in Brazil

Financing is composed of a $21 million net smelter return royalty over the Borborema project, and a $10 million gold-linked loan.

December 5, 2023

Hudbay’s plan to boost Copper Mountain output comes at a cost

The new 21-year mine plan includes operational enhancements such as remobilizing idle haul trucks, opening additional mining faces, and accelerating stripping to access higher-grade ore.

December 5, 2023

Barrick named Tanzania’s employer of the year

North Mara mine has been named employer of the year at the 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers awards ceremony.

December 5, 2023

Young Chinese spurn traditional investments in favour of gold

The trend underscores heightening uncertainty about growth prospects in the world's second-largest economy.