December 10, 2025 Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has likely risen to about 30% of global supply, the World Gold Council estimates.
December 10, 2025 Infographic: BRICs vs the West – the gold divide As geopolitics shift, BRICS nations are rapidly boosting gold holdings and moving away from US-dollar reserves.
December 9, 2025 Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca dam The mine has had problems since 2024 at its tailings dam, causing Teck to cut production guidance at Quebrada Blanca.
December 9, 2025 Anglo American, Teck shareholders approve $53B merger Shareholder approvals allow Teck and Anglo to move to the next step of seeking approvals from regulators across the world, including Canada.
December 9, 2025 Rio2 expands with $241M deal for Peru copper mine Company said the acquisition marks "a major moment" in its evolution from a gold developer to Latin American diversified producer.
December 9, 2025 Lundin Gold sees higher costs, stable output in Ecuador Fruta del Norte is expected to produce between 475,000 and 525,000 oz. annually in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
December 8, 2025 Gold Royalty adds BHP’s Brazil mine to portfolio in $70M deal Upon completion, Gold Royalty's portfolio would include eight cash-flowing assets.
December 8, 2025 Drilling reveals new zone at Omai Gold’s project in Guyana Highlight hole at East Wenot cut 14.7 metres grading 11.07 g/t gold from 304 metres depth.
December 8, 2025 Global scramble for critical minerals to shape markets in 2026: BMI BMI sees tight supply, industrial policy and critical minerals competition steering mining investment in 2026.
December 8, 2025 Anglo scraps executive bonus vote as Teck merger decision looms Investors vote Dec. 9 on Anglo’s $53B Teck merger, a deal that could reshape copper output if regulators clear it.
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Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West. January 04, 2026 | 08:52 am
Coronado’s Curragh mining suspension adds to financial woes A roof collapse occurred at about 3 p.m. local time Friday at Curragh’s Mammoth underground mine. January 03, 2026 | 07:53 pm