Illegal mining operations in Ecuador down by 60%
Ecuador’s Agency for Mining Control and Regulation ARCOM reported that illegal mining operations in the country went down by 60% during...
Global gold production dragged down by Grasberg
Despite frothy gold prices, global mine output declined during the third quarter, according to the World Gold Council’s latest report....
Lucara going ahead with $514m expansion of Karowe mine
Canada’s Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) has given the green light to a planned underground expansion of its Karowe mine in Botswana, which is...
BHP earmarks $44 million for Samarco reopening four years after dam bust
BHP (ASX, NYSE:BHP) has approved $44 million for the restart of operations at Samarco Mineração, its iron ore joint venture with Vale in...
Europe-led global certification scheme for raw materials expected in 2020
A group of European bodies and companies have joined efforts to create the first global certification scheme ensuring consistent...
Sprott CEO hunting for bargains among beaten-up gold companies
Canada’s $8 billion precious metals-focused fund manager is bargain-hunting for stakes of mining firms that have seen valuations tumble....
Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at Ahafo mill expansion
Newmont Goldcorp (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT) said on Tuesday its $175 million Ahafo mill expansion project in Ghana had begun commercial...
In gold we trust; Dutch National Bank prepares for economic doomsday
The way to survive a total collapse of the economic system is to hold gold, said the Dutch National Bank (DNB) in an article published on...
Satellites to monitor copper supply from space
Geospatial intelligence company Earth-i, in collaboration with Britain-based commodities broker Marex Spectron and the European Space...
Blockbuster $750 million deal as Impala acquires North American Palladium
(Kitco News) - Ontario miner North American Palladium (TSX: PDL) said today that it will be acquired by Impala Platinum Holdings for...