October 20, 2017

Southern Copper to resume Tia Maria project in Peru as permit imminent

Peruvian government is expected to issue a long-awaited construction permit for the mine in the first quarter of 2018.

October 18, 2017

Ross Beaty: Internal growth is driving production at Pan American Silver

Chairman Ross Beaty talks about Pan American Silver’s growth prospects as well as his other company, Alterra Power Corp.

October 18, 2017

Trio of firm’s mines log strong performance in Q3/17

Hecla Mining Co.'s Q3 production of silver, lead and zinc exceeded BMO's expectations, whereas that of gold reached the anticipated level.

October 18, 2017

First Majestic Silver output climbs

The Mexico-focused miner produced 4 million ounces of silver in the third quarter of 2017 from its six operating silver mines.

October 16, 2017

Investors pile into Peru’s $2 billion Michiquillay copper project

Companies have until Nov. 2 to sign up for the auction and the winner will be announced on Dec. 20

October 12, 2017

Mitsui to build desalination plant for BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile

The project will be the Japanese company’s first desalination plant and it is estimated to require an investment of around $623 million (70 billion Yen).

October 12, 2017

Millions of dollars in gold end up in Switzerland’s sewers every year

Researchers estimate that roughly 43 kg of gold — worth about $1.8 million at current prices — and 3,000 kg of silver (worth nearly $1.7 million) were flushed away last…

October 11, 2017

About a third of global concentrates now registered to trade on this new exchange

Open Mineral Exchange has managed to attract mining companies and smelters wanting to cut out the middlemen and save cash on deals for concentrates.

October 10, 2017

LME to expand trading around gold and silver reference prices

The LME expects three more clearing members to join its precious metals contracts by year-end.

October 10, 2017

Key permit granted to McEwen’s Gold Bar project in Nevada

Company expects the full permitting process to be completed by December.