Gold Top Stories

Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century

The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to close at $1,983 an ounce, its strongest October since 1978, when it jumped 11.7%.

U.S. Global Investors | November 6, 2023 | 12:58 pm

Gold price could see new highs if Middle East conflict worsens, says Newmont CEO

Spot gold has risen nearly 10% since the war broke…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 11:15 am

Newmont to sell mines after Newcrest acquisition

The largest takeover in the mining industry this year was…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 9:59 am

Asante Gold announces extension to Grasshopper pit resource at Bibiani mine in Ghana

Constrained indicated resources amounted to 1.88 million tonnes averaging 1.04…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 9:15 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

British Columbia eyes economic boost with three new gold mines

It has been six years since the last new gold mine – Brucejack – went into production in the province

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | March 27, 2023 | 3:17 pm

Trapped miners in east Congo tumble out of rubble intact in viral video

A video showing nine Congolese miners unexpectedly popping out of a collapsed gold mine and tumbling down a steep slope as onlookers cry out in joy has gone viral.

Reuters | March 27, 2023 | 10:12 am

Gold price down as investors pivot to riskier assets

There is a sense of calm in the markets and a flight back into some of the risk-on assets, says analyst.

Staff Writer | March 27, 2023 | 9:42 am

Mexico okays Pan American Silver-Yamana Gold deal

With the acquisition of Yamana, Pan American is increasing its Latin American portfolio to 12 mining operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2023 | 5:49 am

Scotgold Resources shares collapse on grades and funding woes

The company behind Cononish, Scotland’s first commercial gold and silver mine, said it may not be able to meet future financial obligations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2023 | 3:46 am

Barrick Gold’s Kibali mine upholds Tier One status

Kibali’s Tier One production profile has been extended for the fourth consecutive year to 2033.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2023 | 10:39 am

Countries’ reporting fails to tell full story of mercury pollution

Most baseline mercury emission estimates don’t provide enough information to tell whether shifts in the rate from one year to the next were the result of actual change or data uncertainty.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2023 | 7:58 am