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Earthquakes may have caused gold nuggets to form, study finds

The mechanism behind the formation of gold nuggets has remained an enigma to the scientific community.

Staff Writer | September 8, 2024 | 7:31 am

China’s central bank pauses gold purchases for a fourth month in August

China's gold holdings stood at 72.8 million fine troy ounces…

Reuters | September 7, 2024 | 6:36 pm

Ascot halts Premier gold mine operations in British Columbia just months after first pour

Insufficient ore feed from the Big Missouri and Premier Northern…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 6, 2024 | 4:15 pm

Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18bn deal over Brazil dam collapse

Sources expect a final agreement to be reached in October.

Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 12:10 pm

Canada Nickel may net $500m Ottawa loan for giant Crawford project

The project holds 2.5 billion tonnes grading 0.24% nickel for…

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | September 6, 2024 | 10:38 am

Bougainville Copper soars on Panguna licence 5-year extension

The company is attempting to reopen the giant Panguna mine, believed to hold 5.3 million tonnes of copper and 19.3 million ounces of gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2024 | 3:44 am

VRIC: Mining at a crossroads amid de-dollarization trend, US debt dilemma

The shifting economic paradigms of de-dollarization and escalating US debt present a complex landscape for mining.

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Japan adds uranium to critical minerals list

According to official figures, Japan's uranium reserves are estimated at 6,600 tonnes, which could meet internal demand for about six years.

Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 10:20 am

South32 hits IGO with $80 million royalty lawsuit

South32 claims it is owed royalties tied to IGO's former stake in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

Alamos Gold fell victim to cyberattack last year – report

The attack was reportedly carried out by the same ransomware group responsible for prior attacks on Sobeys and Yellow Pages Canada, according reports by The Toronto Star.

Staff Writer | January 31, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Alaska Tribes seek rights in British Columbia to protect Unuk River watershed from gold mining

Eskay Creek is one of at least six proposed and operating mines dotting the Taku, Stikine, and Unuk Rivers upstream of the US-Canada border.

Amanda Stutt | January 31, 2024 | 2:38 pm

AME Roundup conference confronts industry’s thorniest issues head-on

British Columbia’s free-entry staking system was one of the contentious issues discussed at a panel on the future of mineral exploration.

Henry Lazenby | January 31, 2024 | 11:15 am

Barrick to spend $136 million on failed Pascua-Lama project

According to the EIA submitted to Chilean regulators, Barrick wants to adapt the closure plan to restore surface and underground water flows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 7:24 am

Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity and its actors need to adapt to the new conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

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