May 12, 2024 US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
May 12, 2024 Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.
May 10, 2024 Golden Minerals sells Mexican mine, shifts focus to Argentina Total consideration is $5.5 million cash, plus value-added tax.
May 9, 2024 Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.
May 9, 2024 South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.
May 7, 2024 Sierra Metals updates resources for Yauricocha, Bolivar mines The updated mineral reserves and resources confirm the long production history of both assets, Sierra's CEO said.
May 6, 2024 Osisko Metals updates resources at Copper Mountain deposit The deposit is believed to be the largest undeveloped copper asset in Eastern North America, said Osisko.
May 1, 2024 Pan American sells La Arena gold project in Peru to Zijin for $295 million Zijin will grant Pan American a life-of-mine gold net smelter return royalty of 1.5%.
May 1, 2024 i-80 Gold closes $83 million offering for projects in Nevada i-80 owns the Lone Tree property, including the former mine of the same name, in the Battle Mountain trend.
May 1, 2024 Western Copper and Gold closes $33 million offering to advance Casino project The copper-gold deposit is one of the largest in Canada.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
