December 27, 2023 The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.
December 26, 2023 Will 2024 be the year for precious metals? Gold and silver have both held up quite well despite the Fed’s tightening cycle.
December 22, 2023 Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.
December 21, 2023 Northern Dynasty closes $17 million in financings to support Pebble project The proposed mine, if built, would represent the largest in North America.
December 20, 2023 Integra submits draft mine plan for DeLamar gold project in Idaho The project includes the historic DeLamar gold mine and the past-producing Florida Mountain gold-silver mine.
December 20, 2023 Seabridge expands Iskut’s Bronson Slope gold deposit with 6.36 g/t in best hole Establishing the orientation of the mineralized zones is still in progress.
December 19, 2023 Blue Lagoon, Lake Babine Nation ink deal to start underground mining at Dome Mountain The project contains an estimated measured resource of 135,000 tonnes grading 10.32 g/t gold and 57.31 g/t silver.
December 19, 2023 Skeena raises $7.8 million to fund exploration in British Columbia The company is undertaking grassroots regional assessment of its 100% owned KSP property.
December 19, 2023 PanAm Silver’s La Colorado Skarn project is large but manageable, BMO says The project in central Mexico’s Zacatecas state has an after-tax net present value of C$1.09 billion at an 8% discount rate with an after-tax internal rate of return of 14%.
December 18, 2023 Skeena closes $60 million financing with Franco-Nevada for Eskay Creek Franco-Nevada now holds a 2.5% NSR on all of the Eskay Creek properties.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am