April 27, 2017 Philippines extends mining ban, now forbids open-pits Prohibition only affects planned mines, not the ones currently in operations, but it will take effect immediately.
April 26, 2017 Fresnillo silver output up almost 11pct in first quarter, but gold falls The firm, the world's largest primary silver producer and Mexico's second-largest gold miner, said output of the grey precious metal hit 13.5 million ounces in the quarter.
April 26, 2017 Gold down for 3rd straight session as dollar firms on tax-plan unveiling Gold futures traded around their lowest level in just over two weeks.
April 25, 2017 Loulo-Gounkoto sets sights on another big year as Morila legacy project takes shape The Morila operation continues to deliver value in its post-mining phase while progressing plans to develop the site into a commercial agricultural hub after its closure in 2019, Randgold Resources…
April 25, 2017 Freeport shares off to the races on Grasberg update World's top listed copper miner cuts production outlook for the year, but impact of dispute with Jakarta more contained than thought.
April 25, 2017 Sibanye Gold investors OK $2.2bn acquisition of Stillwater Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the cash takeover, which will make the South African firm the world's No.3 palladium producer and No.4 platinum group metals miner.
April 25, 2017 Caterpillar soars as first quarter sales jump for first time in over two years The giant equipment maker's quarterly profit surged past estimates helped by a recovery in most of its end markets.
April 24, 2017 Barrick shares hammered after slashing production guidance Ongoing problems at its Veladero mine in Argentina following spill.
April 24, 2017 Newmont lifts gold production by 9% World number two gold miner increases output to 1.23m ounces in the first quarter – Ghana expansion will add more ounces from next year.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
