China proposes rule changes to ease gold imports and exports
The country plans to expand the use of “multi-use permits,” a faster approval system, by increasing the number of ports that can accept them.
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Anglo’s swoop for Teck leaves bigger mining rivals on back foot
The merger has left obvious interlopers such as BHP Group and Rio Tinto with limited room for maneuver as things stand.
Silver price shoots above $42 for fresh 14-year high
Silver has risen by more than 43% this year, even surpassing gold.
Anglo-Teck $53B merger may create larger copper complex than Escondida
The combination of Anglo’s Collahuasi and Teck’s Quebrada Blanca could yield over one million tonnes of copper a year by the early 2030s.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund excludes Eramet from portfolio on ethics grounds
The fund held a 0.44% stake in Eramet worth $6.8 million as of June 30.
Centerra soars on Mt Milligan gold-copper plan
A new study extends the producing mine’s life until 2045, boosts gold and copper reserves by at least 52% and production by about 12%.
Electra lines up $12M funding for Ontario cobalt refinery
Electra says the C$17.5 million from Invest Ontario would replace a previously arranged $20 million corporate investment.
Freeport keeps Grasberg shut amid rescue operations
The company continues its efforts to rescue seven workers trapped underground earlier this week.
Abcourt pours first gold from historic Sleeping Giant mine
Company is targeting annual production of 30,000 oz. over a mine life of 5.8 years.