February 24, 2021

Steppe Gold doubles ATO mine resource

The updated resource estimate will form the basis of the upcoming bankable feasibility study due out in Q2 2021.

February 23, 2021

Telson gets $25m for Mexico mine construction, shares up

With final funding in place, the company is targeting initial pre-production at Tahuehueto within a year.

February 23, 2021

Graphene could be used to recover gold, silver from tailings

Sparc Technologies says its tailings treatment technology demonstrates significant recovery of precious metals.

February 23, 2021

Nevada takes title as world’s top mining destination

Nevada replaces iron ore-rich Western Australia as the most attractive mining jurisdiction, according to the Fraser Institute.

February 22, 2021

Mexican president pressures Canadian miner in simmering tax dispute

He appeared to be referring to First Majestic Silver, which operates the San Dimas silver and gold mine in Tayoltita.

February 22, 2021

Gold price rebounds on rising yields, inflation concerns

US benchmark 10-year treasury yields jumped to its highest in about a year on Monday.

February 21, 2021

Argentina optimistic on projects led by Canadian miners

Argentina’s National Mining Secretariat issued a dossier highlighting projects by Yamana, Alpha Lithium, Minsud and others.

February 19, 2021

Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining

More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects.

February 18, 2021

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

February 18, 2021

Hecla silver production improves by 7% in 2020

Hecla now has the third-highest silver and gold reserves in company's 130-year history.