Barrick contractor to exit Mali, lay off more than 600 people The departures are unconnected to the security threats Mali is facing from insurgent groups, Reuters sources said. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 11:11 am
Argentina mining chamber urges extension to investment incentives The RIGI scheme should be broadened to cover smaller projects, president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies says. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 10:36 am
Thieves are stealing Chile’s solar panels and cashing in on the black market Cables are the most frequently stolen components, accounting for 85.7% of cases, according to data from Chile’s Solar Energy Association. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2026 | 9:56 am
Hong Kong bourse proposes to revive gold futures as volatility grips market HKEX last launched gold futures in 2017 after an earlier product introduced in 2008 was suspended in 2015. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 9:36 am
McEwen surges on Q1 turnaround, earnings beat During the first quarter of 2026, the Canadian gold miner generated $74 million in revenue, more than double that from the same period last year. Staff Writer | May 7, 2026 | 9:15 am
Cornish Metals secures $210M to fund UK tin mine revival Cornish Metals advances plans to restart South Crofty after securing strong backing from international bond investors. Staff Writer | May 7, 2026 | 9:03 am
Mining resumes at Baowu-led Simandou site as workers end strike Under the deal, BWCS committed to applying the national collective agreement for the mining sector signed in February 2025. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 8:29 am
Gold price notches two-week high on optimism over US-Iran deal A potential peace deal could lift gold to all-time highs, according to some market watchers. Staff Writer | May 7, 2026 | 8:22 am
Brazil house backs critical minerals bill as Lula meets Trump Legislation would provide tax incentives to foster domestic processing and create a guarantee fund to provide credit to mining projects. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2026 | 7:28 am