Peru presidential candidate outlines new taxes, royalties for miners
Pedro Castillo would raise taxes and royalties on Peru's key mining sector and renegotiate the tax contracts of large companies if elected.
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Newmont completes acquisition of GT Gold
The transaction gives the world’s No. 1 gold miner the Tatogga gold-copper project in the Golden Triangle district of B.C.
Scientists find new way to calculate diamonds’ age more accurately
According to the scientists behind the study, this is a potential breakthrough not only in the study of diamonds but of planetary evolution.
Newmont changes shows complexity of adding boardroom diversity
The miner's decision to replace two retiring female directors with men from Africa and Mexico has resulted in the first net gain in almost a year for men on the boards of S&P 500 companies.
Argonaut hits high gold grades at Magino
About four months into the planned two-year construction of Argonaut Gold’s (TSX: AR) new cornerstone Magino project in Ontario, smooth progress and encouraging new exploration results have CEO Peter Dougherty in a forward-thinking mood.
Canada potash project may cost BHP growth elsewhere, say investors
The $5.7 billion Jansen mine will have an annual capacity to produce around 4.4 million tonnes of potash with an estimated mine life of 100 years.
Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina
The Chinese lithium giant has inked an initial deal to explore setting up a plant in Argentina's northwestern Jujuy province.
Platinum set for third year of deficit as industry demand surges
The roughly 8 million ounce a year market will see a shortfall of 158,000 ounces in 2021, WPIC says.
Centerra Gold to launch arbitration against Kyrgyzstan over Kumtor mine
Centerra Gold is seeking to block the Kyrgyz government’s moves to take control of the Kumtor mine and pursue hefty fines and tax claims.