May 31, 2022

Marathon awards key contracts for Valentine gold project in Newfoundland

The company has signed a letter of intent with SNC-Lavalin for detailed engineering for the mill and major facilities.

May 31, 2022

Gold Fields to become world’s no. 4 gold miner with Yamana acquisition

The $6.7 billion all-share deal fits Gold Fields’ ambitions of expanding in the Americas.

May 30, 2022

Wallbridge extends Fenelon gold system in multiple directions

The Fenelon project is located 80 km east of Agnico Eagle’s Detour Lake gold mine at the centre of Wallbridge’s land package.

May 30, 2022

Silverton Metals to buy Margaritas gold-silver asset in Mexico

The property consists of two concessions, Margaritas and Ampliacion las Margaritas, totalling 500 hectares. 

May 30, 2022

Workers at Baffinland ask Canada to approve mine expansion

Unionized workers at Mary River iron ore mine are asking Ottawa to approve the miner's request to increase shipping limit.

May 29, 2022

Contaminants affect invertebrates years after Mount Polley mine disaster

A recent study shows that contaminants from the tailings dam breach that took place at the operation in 2014 have been affecting local fauna for years.

May 27, 2022

Lucky Minerals arranges funding for first drill program at Fortuna, shares rise

Proceeds will be used to fund the company's first drill program at the Fortuna gold project in Ecuador.

May 27, 2022

Sayona raises $136m for Quebec lithium project’s restart in 2023

The company published a positive pre‐feasibility study for the project this week, confirming the NAL operation’s technical and financial viability over a 27-year mine life.

May 27, 2022

POSCO Chemical plans to invest in $633m battery materials plant with GM

In December, the two companies announced their plans to form a joint venture in North America.

May 27, 2022

Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania

It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water.