February 6, 2023

Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals

Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.

February 6, 2023

Two contractors die at Galiano’s gold mine in Ghana

The incident took place near the mine's tailings storage facility at the Asanko mine.

February 6, 2023

Rob McEwen buys into Satori and its Tartan Lake gold project in Manitoba

McEwen intends that Satori will be taken over by his 100%-owned private company, Apollo Exploration.

February 6, 2023

Burkina Faso junta to strengthen control over mining sector

Production sank 15% last year as the government battled a sprawling Islamist insurgency.

February 6, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger

Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers.

February 6, 2023

Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power

Miners in South Africa are under pressure to find alternatives from investors anxious to meet goals on reducing carbon emissions.

February 6, 2023

Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining

Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2).

February 6, 2023

Burkina Faso denies favouring Nordgold over gold mine permit

Burkina Faso did not award a mining permit to Nordgold because it is a Russian company, its mines minister said.

February 4, 2023

Colombian president reiterates negative to allowing gold mining in the Andes mountains

During a meeting with páramo communities, Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to Minesa’s Soto Norte project.

February 3, 2023

Permitting solutions for mining in British Columbia ‘a priority’, says gov’t

The mining permitting process in the province is known for its lengthy delays.