The golden asteroid that could make everyone on earth a billionaire There’s an astronomical amount of money to be made by those bold enough to rise to the challenge of the asteroid rush. Joao Piexe - Oilprice.com | June 26, 2019 | 10:53 am
Lundin Gold starts mining of first production stope at Fruta del Norte Construction of the process plant and tailings facility continue to be on schedule, and commissioning of the process plant will begin in the third quarter of this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2019 | 10:48 am
Leagold begins Los Filos mine expansion Move is part of the Latin America-focused miner’s plan to become a 700,000 ounce-per-annum gold producer. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2019 | 9:30 am
Vale to invest $469m in dam safety measures The spending measures will be in addition to the $4.5 billion the miner has already provisioned for costs related to the dam burst. Reuters | June 26, 2019 | 9:26 am
Barrick stands firm, saying Acacia’s mine plans need changes Barrick Gold is sticking to its offer to buy out Acacia Mining, saying assumptions made by the smaller firm about its mine plans were out of touch. Reuters | June 26, 2019 | 9:19 am
Northam Platinum expects Kukama shaft to be operational in FY 2020 The Eland mine had been placed on care and maintenance in 2015 due to a price fall and difficult operating conditions. Reuters | June 26, 2019 | 9:10 am
Renewable energy sources in the US now outstrip coal While the US coal industry has been for years losing ground to renewables, they overtook the fossil fuel for the first time ever in April. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2019 | 6:52 am
Ridgestone to expand Rebeico project in Mexico The Canadian miner plans to acquire in 10 mining concessions adjacent to the gold-copper project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 26, 2019 | 6:41 am
Blackrock to grow Silver Cloud project in Nevada The Vancouver-based miner wants to buy 20 mining claims directly adjacent to the gold project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 26, 2019 | 6:31 am