December 29, 2021 Brazil suspends mining exploration permits in the Amazon The cancellation of the seven permits granted by Augusto Heleno Ribeiro, a close ally of President Jair Bolsonaro, was published this week in the official gazette Diário Oficial.
December 29, 2021 Barrick’s North Mara mine in Tanzania reaches tailings storage target Barrick took control of the mine in 2019, when the country’s National Environment Management Council had closed down the TSF, then holding significantly more water than it should.
December 29, 2021 Rescuers work to retrieve bodies at collapsed Sudanese gold mine As of Wednesday morning, 32 bodies had been recovered from the mine in West Kordofan in addition to three people rescued with injuries.
December 29, 2021 Top gold stories of the year and what to expect in 2022 Analysts, including those at TD Securities remain optimistic about a potential gold rally in H1 2022.
December 28, 2021 Nevada Canyon Gold to explore Swales property in Elko County The property is adjacent to two of Nevada Gold Mines' projects which, collectively, have produced over 100 million ounces of gold.
December 28, 2021 Gold price scales 1-month high, driven by inflation concerns Still, bullion is heading for its first annual loss in three years as central banks dial back pandemic-era stimulus to contain inflation.
December 28, 2021 Atalaya acquires 51% interest in Rio Narcea Nickel, 20 permits in Spain In a €2.5-million deal with Grupo Sacyr, Atalaya Mining has become a major player in the Ossa-Morena Metallogenic Belt.
December 28, 2021 Thirty-one killed in Sudanese gold mine collapse The incident occurred at a private gold mine in western Sudan.
December 28, 2021 Philippines ends open-pit mining ban to reinvigorate industry The Philippines has lifted a four-year-old ban on open-pit mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores.
December 27, 2021 Dubai can’t shake off the stain of smuggled African gold Interviews with government officials across Africa reveal smuggling operations that span at least nine countries and involve tonnes of gold spirited over borders.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
