Zimbabwe’s central bank gold reserves to back ZiG currency rise The ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold, launched April 5 is backed by 2.5 tons of gold and $100 million in foreign currency reserves. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 9:06 am
Kenorland stock surges as Centerra Gold takes 9.9% stake The company is already working with Centerra on the Hunter project in Quebec. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 8:50 am
Harmony Gold reports fatality at South Africa mine At least 54 workers died in mining-related accidents in South Africa last year. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:16 am
At least two companies seek Norway seabed mining permits The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:13 am
Iron ore price hits three-month high on China demand China last Friday announced "historic" steps to stabilize its crisis-hit property sector. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:10 am
Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms Argentina could be a major supplier by 2035. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 7:55 am
India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 7:25 am
Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 7:03 am
BHP, Kingsrose to jointly explore Norway and Finland Kingsrose has numerous early-stage nickel-copper exploration targets and has secured exploration licences across the two Nordic nations. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 5:46 am