Venezuela deploys 5,000 soldiers in national parks to deal with illegal gold mining, drug trafficking

The Venezuelan and Colombian armed forces say they are working together to combat illegal gold mining and drug trafficking in protected areas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 7, 2023 | 11:50 am

Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27

This is Peru's single deadliest mining accident in more than two decades.

Reuters | May 7, 2023 | 10:36 am

The new legislation will allow the Andean nation’s central bank to undertake operations with its gold reserves in international markets.

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2023 | 9:30 am

The first quarter was propped up by a recovery in the OTC market, WGC data show.

MINING.com Editor | May 4, 2023 | 6:04 pm

Construction at the Blackwater open pit and carbon-in-leach mill has begun for an initial gold pour expected in the first half of next year.

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 10:58 am

The company is now preparing for the full occupation of its new permanent camp and commencement of concrete foundation work at the mill.

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 10:14 am

Shoppers leaving empty-handed complaining of high prices are becoming a more common sight at gold stores in China and India.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:54 am

St Barbara will back a A$600 million offer for its Leonara assets from Genesis Minerals despite a higher proposal from Silver Lake Resources.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 8:50 am

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am