Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines presented new mechanisms aimed at reducing the time it takes to get permits and authorizations.

Inspection certified that the New Afton gold-copper operation in B.C. inspection certifying the structural integrity of its tailings.

The announcement comes as the Armenian gold mine's production fell 11.7% in the first six months of the year.

The company said “geotechnical variances” were noticed during a routine inspection, which require further review by an engineer.

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.