Kinross secures low-cost power for Brazil’s largest gold mine
With the acquisition of two hydroelectric plants, the miner expects to eliminate about 70% of future power purchases.
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INFOGRAPHIC: The true costs of artisanal mining
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become a major of revenue for millions of people in about 80 countries worldwide, with more than 100 million people currently depending on the activity for their livelihoods. But at what costs?
Argo Gold sells its Ontario-based South Wawa Gold project to RT Minerals
The Canadian explorer will receive 350,000 common shares of RT Minerals in return.
Freeport, Amman awaiting green light on 2018 Indonesia copper exports
Freeport's export permit for Grasberg, the world's second-biggest copper mine, is due to expire on Friday, as is Amman's permit to ship ore concentrate from its Batu Hijau mine on the island of Sumbawa.
Barrick Gold earnings in line with forecasts, output seen falling
Barrick, the world's biggest gold producer, said it expects to produce between 4.5 million and 5 million ounces of gold this year.
Copper, iron ore price jump sparks rally in mining stocks
Top listed copper producer Freeport jumped 7.4% and with Vale – up 6% – was among the NYSE's top 10 most actively traded stocks.
US inflation surprise lights fire under gold price
Gold price surges in best trading day since Brexit mid-2016 as world's largest hedge fund pours money into gold-backed ETFs.
Fura Gems to restart Colombia’s iconic Coscuez emerald mine in April
New gemstones mining and marketing company is stepping up efforts to kick off operations at some of its key assets and help organize what it calls "a highly disorganized and fragmented industry."
IAMGOLD closer to deciding future of Ontario gold project
Company expects Côte Gold project to create as many as 1,200 jobs during the construction phase, estimated to last two years.