Barrick sees gold output above estimates on Nevada boost It expects its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont to produce 585,000 ounces of gold for the three months ended Dec. 31. Reuters | January 16, 2020 | 4:45 am
IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire Attributable gold production last year reached 726,000 gold ounces, compared to the 765,000 to 810,000 ounces the company expected. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2020 | 3:52 am
Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020 Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2020 | 4:01 pm
Ecuador sends first export of copper concentrate from Chinese-owned Mirador mine The mine started production in July 2019 with a projection of some 94,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually. Reuters | January 15, 2020 | 3:25 pm
Agnico Eagle and BMO execute first Tradewind Origins blockchain transaction Detailed provenance information linked to blockchain marks a transparency landmark in the precious metals market. MINING.com Editor | January 15, 2020 | 3:21 pm
Barrick forges ahead with Papua New Guinea mine in face of local backlash With a 20-year lease renewal application in the balance, Barrick has faced backlash from PNG landowners and residents. Reuters | January 15, 2020 | 3:19 pm
Yamana beats production guidance The company’s biggest production contribution is from its 50% stake in the Canadian Malarctic open pit in Quebec. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 15, 2020 | 2:19 pm
First Cobalt upgrades Iron Creek resource This represents a 10% growth in total tonnes when compared with the maiden inferred resource. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 15, 2020 | 2:14 pm
Wesdome sets production guidance for 2020 Wesdome has issued production guidance of 90,000-100,000 oz. for this year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 15, 2020 | 2:09 pm