February 8, 2022

Skeena loses Albino Lake due to decision by British Columbia gold commissioner

The company believes the decision is in error.

February 7, 2022

Benchmark drills 73 g/t gold, 1,738 g/t silver near surface at Cliff Creek

Drilling the Cliff Creek North deposit has yielded broad zones of bulk-tonnage and high-grade mineralization.

February 7, 2022

Wheaton meets 2021 guidance, plans 20% growth

In 2021, Wheaton went on a shopping spree that totalled over $1 billion, adding streams from six separate mines to its portfolio.

February 7, 2022

Financial spillover effect more intense between gold, silver

Researchers analyzed the portfolio risk characteristics and spillovers of precious metals commodities and equity markets across continents.

February 6, 2022

China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining

China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative.

February 4, 2022

Peru copper output up almost 7% despite social unrest

Copper production, the country's main export, rose in 2021 partly thanks to the beginning of operations of Marcobre's $1.6 billion Mina Justa mine.

February 4, 2022

Mexico’s “Silver King,” billionaire Alberto Bailleres, has died

Bailleres had a net worth of $8.5 billion, making him Mexico’s fourth richest person.

February 2, 2022

Enduro earns 100% of Newmont Lake in BC’s Golden Triangle

After three years of exploration, Enduro is confident there are at least four large mineralized systems.

February 1, 2022

Japan sparks feud with South Korea over 400-year-old gold mine

Japan’s cabinet decided Tuesday the government would seek a Unesco World Heritage List designation for the mine on the island of Sado.

January 26, 2022

Fresnillo cuts production targets on Omicron labour shortage

The miner said labour absences fuelled by the latest covid-19 variant would have a greater impact on production than anticipated.