April 17, 2024

Gold price holds near record, could rise to $2,700, says Goldman Sachs

Bullion has gained about 16% so far this year and more than $500 since October.

April 16, 2024

Gold price holds near record as traders overlook delayed cuts scenario

The precious metal remains in a weeks-long uptrend as investors seek safety amid growing geopolitical tensions.

April 16, 2024

US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district

The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths.

April 16, 2024

Rio Tinto aims to keep Resolution’s copper in US, executive says

The Arizona mine would, if developed, over its life produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper and supply more than a quarter of US demand.

April 16, 2024

McEwen Mining to buy remaining stake in Timberline Resources

McEwen currently owns around 3.3% of the company.

April 16, 2024

Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium

A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale.

April 16, 2024

Barrick’s gold production continues to trail estimates

The miner reported total preliminary output of 940,000 ounces of gold and 40,000 tonnes of copper in the three months ended March 31.

April 15, 2024

Native American group seeks to overturn US court ruling on Rio’s Arizona copper mine

If developed, the mine would supply more than a quarter of US copper demand for the renewable energy transition.

April 15, 2024

Aurous Resources eyes fivefold gold production increase, NASDAQ listing

Aurous is also looking for mergers and acquisitions opportunities in South Africa, and the continent.

April 15, 2024

Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit

The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year.