De Beers latest sale shows steady rebound in diamond market The world’s top producer by value sold $515 million worth of rough diamonds, the largest figure for this time of year since 2016. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 7:25 am
BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2021 | 3:55 am
i-80 Gold to create Nevada complex through asset exchange with Nevada Gold Mines The US-focused gold miner gains the Lone Tree and Buffalo Mountain properties, and related infrastructure. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2021 | 7:58 am
SolGold to cut back on exploration projects to focus on Cascabel The miner intends to shed 10 of the 72 exploration concessions held within its four subsidiaries in Ecuador. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2021 | 3:39 am
Barrick, NovaGold closer to Donlin mine decision After this year’s drilling season, the partners will likely turn their attention towards a feasibility study for the Alaska gold mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2021 | 7:42 am
AngloGold eyes Argentina projects in partnership with Latin Metals If they ink a definitive agreement, AngloGold could earn an initial 75% interest in three gold projects by paying $2.55m in cash plus $10m on exploration. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2021 | 8:03 am
Namibia top court hands Deep-South small win in battle for copper project The miner has successfully prevented anyone else from exploring its Haib copper project as battle over refused licence renewal continues. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2021 | 4:03 am
IAMGOLD halts transport to and from Burkina Faso mine after attack No passengers were hurt, but one police officer was injured while the convoy's security repelled the gunfire. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 7:33 am
Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 4:28 am