February 27, 2018 Scotland to have its first commercial gold mine Scotgold Resources plans to build an underground operation with an initial production capacity of 12,000 ounces of gold annually for up to 17 years.
February 27, 2018 Fresnillo tanks as 2017 profit misses expectations, says costs to rise The Mexico-focused precious metals miner expects cost inflation this year to be about 7%, compared with the 6.4% it faced in 2017.
February 26, 2018 Condor Gold soars as Nicaragua project won’t relocate residents Company's technical team believes the La India project is both technically viable and economically attractive with a redesigned open pit that does not require community resettlement.
February 23, 2018 German scientists to build machine that speeds up urban mining processes Some urban mining already takes place in the EU but it involves melting devices together in a furnace and removing the most valuable metals.
February 23, 2018 Tahoe lost $18 million last quarter on Escobal mine reopening delays Adjusted loss was $17.7 million, which dramatically contrast with the $18.4 million profit logged a year ago, which reflects the impact of the ongoing shutdown of its flagship Escobal silver…
February 23, 2018 Rio to build power plant at Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia Move would add further costs to an ongoing $5.3 billion underground expansion of the massive mine.
February 22, 2018 Mandalay’s coffers suffered from Cerro Bayo’s downtime The CEO of Mandalay dubbed 2017 as a challenging year for his company.
February 22, 2018 Canada the world’s overall top mining destination, despite Saskatchewan fall That's considering the combined rankings of all its provinces and territories, but Finland is the most attractive jurisdiction this year.
February 21, 2018 Southern Copper to splash $2.5 billion on Peru project Winning bidder for Michiquillay project says production will start in 2025 to become one of the largest mines in the world's number two producing country.
February 21, 2018 Hochschild says Peru mine to bolster output this year Hochschild Mining Plc expects production to grow slightly this year as it ramps up output at the Pablo vein at its Pallancata mine in Peru
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
