Gold Top Stories

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Newcrest flags delays at Havieron on ground conditions

Partner Greatland Gold, which holds 30% of the project, said the update was based on old figures and hailed Havieron’s potential for upside.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2022 | 3:58 am

Gold Fields’ bet on giant mine pays off after years of losses

Its production for the year increased by 5% to 2.34 million ounce in 2021, placing the miner amongst the top eight global gold producers.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2022 | 9:43 pm

Newcrest first-half profit nearly halves on lower production, covid costs

The gold miner posted an underlying profit of $298 million for the six months ended Dec. 31.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 2:08 pm

Ecuador says mining exports nearly doubled in value in 2021 to $2bn

President Guillermo Lasso, a conservative ex-banker, is betting on mining to diversify the country's income streams.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 9:45 am

Magna Gold says three employees dead after Mexican mine collapse

"Three mine employees were in the fine ore storage area when a cave-in occurred," the company said.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 9:27 am

Gold price highest since June as concerns over Ukraine continue

Rising geopolitical tensions and expectations surrounding a US rate hike drove investors to havens like bullion.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2022 | 9:17 am

Explained: How interest rate hikes affect gold’s price

While rising interest rates bring macroeconomic headwinds for equity valuations, gold has had a special relationship with interest rates in recent hikes.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | February 16, 2022 | 7:54 am

First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal

The document, which has yet to be approved by Congress, will see First Quantum pay $375 million a year plus a royalty of 12% to 16% of the mine's gross profits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2022 | 7:13 am

Barrick Gold announces $1bn buyback as quarterly earnings jump

Barrick also increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 11% as it exceeded earnings estimates.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 3:31 am

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