May 8, 2023 Steppe Gold enters definitive deal to acquire Anacortes Mining This transaction, says Steppe, would create "a leading junior gold producer with significant near-term growth."
May 8, 2023 Barrick on the hunt for new mines, not deals, CEO says While open to M&A opportunities, Mark Bristow says he is currently more interested in buying assets rather than companies.
May 7, 2023 Venezuela deploys 5,000 soldiers in national parks to deal with illegal gold mining, drug trafficking The Venezuelan and Colombian armed forces say they are working together to combat illegal gold mining and drug trafficking in protected areas.
May 7, 2023 Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27 This is Peru's single deadliest mining accident in more than two decades.
May 5, 2023 Bolivian senate approves general terms of bill to monetize gold The new legislation will allow the Andean nation’s central bank to undertake operations with its gold reserves in international markets.
May 4, 2023 ‘Mixed picture’ for gold in Q1 2023 as reduced investment offsets state purchases – report The first quarter was propped up by a recovery in the OTC market, WGC data show.
May 4, 2023 Artemis hedges 100,000 oz from Blackwater gold mine Construction at the Blackwater open pit and carbon-in-leach mill has begun for an initial gold pour expected in the first half of next year.
May 4, 2023 Marathon Gold on schedule to begin production in Q1 2025 The company is now preparing for the full occupation of its new permanent camp and commencement of concrete foundation work at the mill.
May 4, 2023 Lofty prices tarnish gold’s lustre in top Asian retail hubs Shoppers leaving empty-handed complaining of high prices are becoming a more common sight at gold stores in China and India.
May 4, 2023 St Barbara backs Genesis’ offer for Leonara assets over Silver Lake bid St Barbara will back a A$600 million offer for its Leonara assets from Genesis Minerals despite a higher proposal from Silver Lake Resources.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
