December 15, 2021

Ford Foundation commits $3m to back ESG initiatives linked to West Africa’s resource sector

The Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance Fund comes from the Ford Foundation’s $1 billion social bond, launched in 2020.

December 14, 2021

Chile’s Supreme Court orders new evaluation of Norte Abierto project

The dispute involves the potential impacts of the mine project on a nearby indigenous community.

December 14, 2021

Orla pours first gold at Camino Rojo in Mexico

Three bars were poured with a total weight of 1,278 oz containing approximately 770 oz of gold and 510 oz of silver.

December 14, 2021

i-80 Gold to raise $135 million for Nevada mining complex

Following completion, the Nevada-focused gold miner expects to have approximately $200 million in its treasury.

December 14, 2021

Argonaut Gold sees Magino capex rise 57%, CEO departs

Argonaut has invested about C$342 million into Magino so far, leaving about C$459 million needed to complete the project.

December 14, 2021

Altus in the red on Newcrest royalty buy

New South Wales greenlights Newcrest’s Cadia expansion.

December 14, 2021

Eldorado Gold eyes further growth outside Greece

It has completed key growth projects at Canada's Lamaque and Turkey's Kışladağ gold mines and flagged upcoming news on Greek project.

December 13, 2021

Decarbonization plays the metals fiddle in 2022

COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition opens the door to unprecedented metals demand.

December 13, 2021

Kinross’ Great Bear acquisition ‘credit negative’ says Moody’s

Moody's flags Dixie development capex, execution risk as credit negative for Kinross.

December 13, 2021

Skeena stock surges on $24m Franco-Nevada investment

Proceeds will be directed towards Skeena's exploration of the past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine in British Columbia's Golden Triangle.