Crystal Lake drills broad zones at Newmont Lake

A UK listed junior exploration company is hoping to switch Chad’s historic focus from black gold to the more traditional metallic variety with ‘potentially nation-building’ projects.

Experts expect the country, which accounts for more 30% of the world's copper supply, to produce 5.4 million tonnes of the metal in 2017, slightly down from the 5.5mnt it yielded last year.

Together these giant orebodies contain reserves worth $796 billion at today's gold price.

Newmont Mining Corporation has appointed experienced miner Alex Bates to lead the company’s business in Australia.

The new law, which will come into force in 2021, requires importers to ensure their business do not contribute to armed conflicts.

The news follows the end of a historically long 43-day strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine in neighbouring Chile.

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses silver's recent price performance and why he believes precious metals are in alignment for a major ascent.

Measure is temporary, pending more information on what happened and the possible consequences of the new incident, San Juan’s governor said.

Appointment comes barely a week after the mine, operated by BHP Billiton, failed to secure a wage deal with 2,500 workers after a 43-day strike.