October 12, 2022

Gold Fields bets on solar to cut costs and carbon

A new solar power plant at the South Deep mine near Johannesburg will supply 24% of its electricity.

October 12, 2022

Gold price gains as traders assess Fed policy, await US inflation data

Bullion edged up Wednesday from a one-week low, while traders await critical US inflation data later in the week.

October 12, 2022

London gold body plans expansion to bring in more artisanal metal

The move by the LBMA aims to bring more gold into mainstream trade to try to improve conditions for small-scale miners.

October 12, 2022

Ever heard of medieval zwischgold?

Zwischgold was used for gilding sculptures in the late Middle Ages.

October 12, 2022

Resolute Mining inks deal for up to 80% of African Gold project in Mali

Earn-in agreement with African Gold allows Resolute to earn a majority stake in the junior’s Syama shear zone project.

October 11, 2022

Peru aims to formalize artisanal gold miners, minister says

About 22% of Peru's gold production comes from small-scale mining.

October 11, 2022

Burkina Faso miners say operations unaffected following second military coup of 2022

Burkina Faso is Africa’s fourth-largest gold producer, and gold makes up a significant part of its GDP and national exports.

October 11, 2022

Azimut’s Patwon gold zone in Quebec named AEMQ discovery of the year

The best assay from the Patwon zone was 24.04 g/t gold over 18 metres from 254 to 272 metres.

October 11, 2022

Hecla Mining ups guidance on strong preliminary Q3 results

Company is raising its fiscal 2022 production guidance to 13.6-14.1 million ounces for silver and 169,000-180,000 ounces for gold.

October 11, 2022

Asante Gold conditionally approved for Toronto venture exchange listing

The move is expected to increase the company's liquidity and provide enhanced market access for Canadian and international investors.