The company is expecting gold production of 600,000 to 665,000 oz this year, a 33% increase over last year.

The Canadian miner said new claims were staked to encapsulate high gold assays from rock samples described in historic exploration reports.

Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.

Mali mine complex delivered 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020.

The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project.

Mud rush at gold-copper mine in B.C killed one worker and injured two on February 2.

Gold's gains came despite world stocks hitting record highs and a slightly higher dollar.

Pretium Resources reported an outbreak of nine covid-19 cases at its remote Brucejack gold mine in British Columbia.