February 2, 2023

LBMA implements optical AI technology to trace gold bars’ provenance

The LBMA has engaged America’s Alitheon to generate a digital fingerprint for gold bars, which allows for irrefutable identification, authentication, and traceability.

February 1, 2023

Brazil’s miners want Europe to help fight Amazon gold havoc

Brazil’s formal mining sector wants importing nations to require and enforce origin control.

February 1, 2023

Russian forces help secure Central Africa gold zone in new pact

A deal struck between the CAR, Chad and Sudan aims to fight armed groups operating along the mineral-rich borders with the neighboring states.

February 1, 2023

Harmony Gold says higher grades boost Q2 production

The South African miner expects to report gold production between 720,000 and 745,000 ounces for the six months to December.

January 31, 2023

Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal

Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid.

January 31, 2023

EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEO

The project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years.

January 31, 2023

Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold

Yamana shareholders have endorsed a $4.8 billion deal that sees Agnico consolidate the Canadian Malartic mine.

January 31, 2023

Minera Alamos hits commercial gold targets at Santana in Mexico

Alamos is concentrating on expansion this year with drilling planned on three new targets.

January 31, 2023

Gold as inflationary hedge makes Turkey world’s biggest buyer

The central bank’s gold reserves were at the highest level on record, the World Gold Council said in a report Tuesday.

January 31, 2023

South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more

A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows.