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Guanajuato Silver gets Sprott investment backing

Company says this financing will provide the necessary capital to accelerate production in response to rapidly rising silver prices.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 8:13 am

Diamond miners’ results spark optimism for market recovery

Lucapa and Petra provided a glimmer of hope for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 22, 2024 | 6:03 am

Citi stays bullish on gold, hikes price 3-month outlook to $2,800

The bank also revised its 6 to 12-month forecast for…

Reuters | October 21, 2024 | 5:31 pm

WisdomTree ESG funds with fossil fuels draw $4 million SEC fine

WisdomTree touted three funds with an environmental, social and governance…

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2024 | 3:43 pm

Calibre Mining pares gold outlook, flags 14% Valentine capex hike

The Americas-focused mid-tier gold miner has cut its full-year production…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 21, 2024 | 3:25 pm

QC Copper bolsters resource base with acquisition of Thierry project

The acquisition of Culprum and its Thierry project, says QC, would potentially increase the company's current copper resource base by 70%.

Staff Writer | October 1, 2024 | 10:29 am

Gold prices and poverty fuel illegal mining in Peru’s Amazon

Illegal mining has spread across Peru's Amazon region and the Andes since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the economy into recession.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 8:47 am

Velocity Minerals sells Bulgarian assets for $59 million cash

The sale includes the Rozino project, which is permitted and has been advanced to the pre-feasibility stage.

Staff Writer | October 1, 2024 | 8:30 am

Hurricane Helene halts quartz mines needed for chipmaking

The halt in operations could affect global supply chains that depend on semiconductors to make phones, solar panels and other technology.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 7:02 am

Saudi’s mining minister sees no obstacles to dealmaking in Canada

Canada’s government introduced new rules in 2022 that added a layer of regulatory scrutiny to investments by foreign state-owned entities.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 6:53 am

Vale, GEP partner to set Brazilian green hydrogen sector

They will assess the feasibility of building a green hydrogen plant in Brazil, which would eventually supply one of Vale’s mega hubs.

Staff Writer | October 1, 2024 | 5:49 am

Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain

Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to reduce European dependence on supplies from China.

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

Arzyz Metals to launch $650 million Mexico plant expansion

Aluminum company will expand its Cienega de Flores plant in Mexico's Nuevo Leon state.

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 3:54 pm

UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area

Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax.

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 1:58 pm

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