Criminal band kills at least three in Venezuelan mining town
The southern Bolívar state is besieged by irregular groups pushing to take control of placer gold mines.
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Bitriver already has clients from the US, Japan and China.
Global movements of Earth’s crust shown for the first time
Scientists combined satellite images and radio telescopes to show the movement of the Earth's surface as a result of geological and man-made forces.
MegumaGold expands exploration holdings at Touquoy mine
The deposits occur within a common mineralized structural corridor and were central to the St Barbara take over of Atlantic Gold for C$722 million in 2019.
EU to witness fastest growth in indirect demand for battery metals — report
Direct demand for nickel, cobalt and lithium will remain strongest in China, Fitch says.
Diamond sector battles crisis fatigue
A non-remote diamond discovery – and potentially mine – could be a game changer for the industry, and a balm to soothe its crisis fatigue
Gold mid-tiers’ Q3 2019 fundamentals
In Q3 2019 the metal surged after its first bull-market breakout in years, driving much-higher prevailing prices.
Porsche going all in on electric
Porsche’s legendary 911 will be the last in its line to go electric.
McEwen Mining closes $50m public offering
Net proceeds of the offering will be used to advance McEwen's current mining projects.
