October 16, 2016 BRICS sign MOU to develop Siberian gold deposit The proposed joint venture aims to develop the Kluchevskoye gold deposit into a significant open pit mine and heap leach operation with an expected production rate of 12 million tonnes…
October 14, 2016 Konkola Copper Mines shuts smelter Senior management is allegedly not happy about recently announced expenses.
October 14, 2016 Juniors inject new life into Nova Scotia’s mining sector One of them, Vancouver-based junior Atlantic Gold, hopes to turn the province into a regular supplier of the precious metal.
October 14, 2016 Philippines to extend ban on new mines, review current permits The move is part of the government's increasing efforts to clamp down on damage caused by the mining industry in the nation, the world's top nickel ore supplier.
October 14, 2016 Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine faces potential $24 million fine, closure Chile's environmental regulator has drawn up nine charges against the copper mine for mismanaging water resources and nearby flora.
October 13, 2016 DiamondCorp’s troubles continue The company was issued a shutdown notice for its Lace project in South Africa's Free State province.
October 13, 2016 Illegal miners refuse to leave AngloGold’s Obuasi operation Experts say Ghana's government is unlikely to do anything before the upcoming presidential election on Dec. 7 for fear of losing votes.
October 13, 2016 Anglo Asian shares dive after reporting gold output drop in Azerbaijan The company produced 49,874 ounces of gold in the nine months to September, or 7.8% less than in the same quarter last year. It also cut its 2016 production target.
October 13, 2016 Who’s better for gold? Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? It does not really matter who wins the election — gold is poised for over a 325% gain in the years ahead because of the mess that both political parties…
Vale faces renewed safety concerns after mine water overflows The incidents, near the towns of Ouro Preto and Congonhas, left no injuries, the companies and Minas Gerais' government said. January 26, 2026 | 01:57 pm
