Wallbridge advances Fenelon project in Quebec

A dam filled with liquid waste collapsed last Monday at Rio's Cieneguita mine in Chihuahua.

Benchmark spot gold prices have moved since last Friday's close, with the spread between its highs and lows the narrowest of any week since August 2007.

Moscow company's update on Sukhoi Log project envisages annual production of 1.6 million ounces for 35 years at less than $500 per ounce.

ScotiaMocatta is curtailing lending to the physical metals supply chain and would refocus on major corporate clients.

Michel Temer is expected to issue a decree next week introducing key changes to mining rules that date back to the 1960s.

Sibanye has faced strong criticism from unions, local media and the government after the earthquake at its Driefontein gold mine that killed the miners.

The companies are committed to explore for mineral deposits first in the Asian country and then the rest of the world .

Congo's prime minister wants to immediately implement the new mining code without any concessions to industry demands that key provisions be amended.

The takeover offer, which expires next week, offers great exploration potential because Avanco owns a vast landholding in the copper and iron ore-rich Carajás region, second only to giant Vale.