June 29, 2021

Chile’s top mining firms hope senate may modify higher royalty tax

Chile's top private miners see as "very good news" what they called a "change of tack" by senators considering a stiffer tax on mining royalties.

June 29, 2021

Magna Gold declares commercial production at San Francisco mine

The Sonora, Mexico mine will produce approximately 6,000 oz per month in the third quarter and 7,500 oz per month in the fourth quarter.

June 29, 2021

Sandstorm Gold pays $138 million for Vale, Vatukoula streaming deals

The royalty package includes copper and gold production from the Sossego mine in Brazil and iron ore production from Brazil.

June 29, 2021

Equinox Gold starts mining at Santa Luz

According to the company, construction remains on track to commence commissioning in Q4 2021 and pour gold in Q1 2022.

June 29, 2021

Vale commits $122 million to extend Manitoba nickel mines life

The investment, Vale's largest single one made at its Thompson operations, will extend current mining activities by 10 years.

June 29, 2021

Lithium nationalism taking root in region with most resources

Politicians in Latin America, which holds more than half the world’s lithium resources, are looking to increase the role of the state in the sector.

June 29, 2021

Fortuna Silver shareholders back acquisition of Roxgold

The transaction, expected to close on July 2, creates a global premier growth-oriented intermediate gold and silver producer.

June 28, 2021

In last deal, Glasenberg bets on coal’s long, lucrative twilight

In his last days on the job, Ivan Glasenberg made one last deal, spending $588 million buying out the partners in the Cerrajon mine in Colombia.

June 28, 2021

Iron ore price up as China port stocks hit over 8-month low

Imported iron ore stocked at Chinese ports dropped for a fourth straight week to 123.95 million tonnes, as of Friday, hitting the lowest level since early October.

June 28, 2021

Condor Gold hails drill intercept at Nicaragua prospect

Gold intercept at the Cacao prospect, located about 4 km from a planned processing plant, is the best to date.