June 17, 2025

Ecuador reopens mining registry after seven-year freeze

The registry had been closed since January 2018 amid concerns about irregularities in the concession system.

June 17, 2025

Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery

The 200-tonne capacity facility, in which Mali has a controlling stake, will be built with Russia's Yadran Group and a Swiss firm.

June 16, 2025

Augusta receives EXIM letter for $50M loan to build Nevada gold mine

The Reward project is expected to produce approximately 39,000 oz. over a 7.6-year life.

June 16, 2025

Newmont sells exploration projects in Australia to Inflection Resources

Company to acquire a 100% interest in a portfolio of copper-gold exploration projects in New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

June 16, 2025

Hudbay resumes operations in Snow Lake after evacuation orders lifted

Hudbay expects to ramp up gold milling at its New Britannia facility this week.

June 16, 2025

Westhaven Gold receives $2.3M investment from Sprott, EarthLabs

The funds will be used to advance its properties in the Spences Bridge gold belt of southern British Columbia.

June 16, 2025

Barrick to appeal Loulo-Gounkoto administrator appointment

One of Africa’s largest gold complexes has been closed since January due to a standoff over Mali's 2023 mining code raising taxes.

June 16, 2025

Niger targets jihadist financing, kills 13 in illegal gold mine raids

Niger's army has raided jihadist-controlled informal mining sites in the country's west.

June 16, 2025

Mali hopes Russia partnership will help end raw gold exports

Mali's government will establish a state-controlled gold refinery with Russia's Yadran to boost bullion revenue.

June 16, 2025

Ghana lost $11 billion to gold smuggling, links to UAE, report finds

Ghana earned $11.6 billion in revenue from gold exports last year.