This award is given for "demonstrating an exceptional commitment to sustainable development in the mining industry".

Spot gold rose another 1% to a fresh high of $2,149.25 an ounce, surpassing Tuesday's intraday high of $2,141.60 an ounce.

Chinese investors will all have to go through a national security review, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.

The Mint is leveraging aXedras' Bullion Integrity Ledger solution to further enhance its focus on being best-in-class for its supply chain.

Shareholders Hecla Canada and Fury Gold Mines will be entitled to acquire shares to maintain their pro rata equity interest.

On Tuesday, spot gold rose as much as 1.3% to hit a new record of $2,141.60 per ounce.

Ecuador will invest $100 million in the Condor project and $157 million in the La Plata project.