Visible Gold acquires remaining 40% of Cadillac East project Visible Gold also holds the Lucky Break and Cadillac Break claims along 24 km of the prolific Cadillac Fault. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 31, 2019 | 1:59 pm
Central bank gold buying surges to 50-year high Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan remained key buyers throughout the year. MINING.com Editor | January 31, 2019 | 1:31 pm
All the macro factors in place for a big gold run Bad economic times ahead means good news for gold and gold stocks. Rick Mills | January 31, 2019 | 12:45 pm
Dam collapse – chronicle of disaster foretold: Balance of power Vale dam collapse highlights a mix of failed government oversight and laws that favor mining interests over public safety. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2019 | 11:44 am
Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament "A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step towards reconciliation," BHP Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said. Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 11:21 am
Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore. Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 10:11 am
Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims of last week’s tailing burst, which killed at least 99 people. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2019 | 9:48 am
Botswana’s first private coal mine to produce saleable coal in March Our target market is the southern African region at 1.2 million tons per annum, using a combination of road and rail transport. Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 9:33 am
Glencore nears $500m deal to buy iron ore from Brazil’s CSN – sources CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after an iron ore and steel price rout in 2015-2016 and a severe recession in Brazil, prompting investors to demand asset sales. Reuters | January 31, 2019 | 9:25 am