February 8, 2021

Goldman commodities strategist says silver is the populist metal

Silver has always been associated with populist movements, Goldman's top commodities strategist Jeff Currie said in a podcast.

February 8, 2021

Gold price rises on US stimulus hopes

Gold's gains came despite world stocks hitting record highs and a slightly higher dollar.

February 8, 2021

Mongolia asks Rio Tinto to mutually cancel Oyu Tolgoi deal

Rather than acting unilaterally, the government has asked Rio to mutually terminate the current contract.

February 5, 2021

Silver’s Reddit surge

Whether the WSB redditors were responsible or not, this extreme silver-market episode sure highlights the massive latent interest in silver.

February 5, 2021

Eldorado Gold inks revised investment contract with Greece

Deal covers all the miner's projects in northern Greece, which have repeatedly stalled over licensing delays and environmental concerns.

February 4, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing

February 4, 2021

Gold price sinks below $1,800 to 2-month low

Meanwhile, gold ETFs saw inflows again after two straight months of outflows.

February 4, 2021

Turquoise Hill scores win in funding dispute with Rio Tinto over Mongolia mine

It has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, which prevents the mining giant from restricting Turquoise's funding talks.

February 3, 2021

SilverCrest releases high-return feasibility for Las Chispas, gives construction go-ahead

With the feasibility release, SilverCrest’s board has formally approved construction of the 1,250 t/d mine.

February 3, 2021

Ross Beaty to step down as Pan American chairman in May

Trained as a geologist, Beaty launched Pan American in 1984.