August 16, 2023

Chaarat Gold sells Kapan mine in Armenia for $54.5 million

Chaarat will focus now on developing its two Kyrgyz assets, particularly the Tulkubash open pit gold project.

August 15, 2023

Barrick boss slams western funds’ shortsightedness, praises Saudi’s PIF

Saudi's PIF has been looking to invest in copper projects across the world, as part of its drive towards funding energy transition projects.

August 15, 2023

Myanmar rescuers recover 22 bodies after a deadly landslide

The accident occurred on Sunday in Hpakant in Kachin state, where a giant heap of excavated earth and rubble collapsed.

August 15, 2023

Erdene to pour first gold at Mongolia mine in 2025

The Bayan Khundii open-pit gold mine is expected to produce 74,200 ounces of gold annually over its 6.5-year mine life.

August 14, 2023

At least 36 feared dead after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

The accident happened Sunday in the remote town of Hpakant, the centre of Myanmar's secretive jade industry.

August 14, 2023

Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt market

Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs.

August 11, 2023

Chaarat Gold mulls sale of Kapan, its only operating mine

The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.

August 11, 2023

Rusal boosts Asia revenue but Europe remains a key market

Asia accounted for 33% of Rusal's revenue in the first six months of the year, up from 23% a year earlier.

August 9, 2023

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

August 8, 2023

Syrah Resources inks deal with Samsung SDI to assess anode material supply

The graphite producer also said it was targeting readiness for a final investment decision on the expansion of the vertically integrated Vidalia facility's production capacity.