April 3, 2023

Agnico Eagle becomes sole owner of Canadian Malartic mine

The world’s third-biggest bullion producer now owns the Canadian Malartic, one of North America’s biggest gold mines.

April 3, 2023

Researchers find new way to shape tiny gold pieces for electronics

Using highly charged ions, it is possible to melt or flatten nano gold nuggets.

April 2, 2023

Barrick Gold replaces gold reserves, remains on track to execute 10-year business plan

Barrick Gold’s executive chairman John Thornton said the company more than replaced the gold reserves it mined in 2022.

March 31, 2023

Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge

Earlier this month, agents dismantled illicit mines in Canaa dos Carajas, near Vale’s Sossego mine.

March 31, 2023

New tool could help Brazil’s crack down on illegal gold mining

By integrating traceability in gold sourcing and processing, Fênix DTVM and Minespider have delivered the first fully traced gold bar.

March 31, 2023

Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine

Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed to resume operations as soon as possible.

March 30, 2023

Gold price gains on weaker dollar, with eyes on inflation data

Spot gold was up 0.8% at $1,980.46 per ounce by 3:25 p.m. EDT, near a one-week high.

March 30, 2023

CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding 

Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.

March 30, 2023

Brazil to require electronic tax receipts for buying and selling gold

Currently, gold is sold with paper receipts based on the "good faith" of the seller, making it impossible to trace its origin.

March 30, 2023

Mali to review and renegotiate mining contracts

Mali is one of Africa's largest producers of gold, which is its top export.