South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver barsBritish exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2024 | 3:46 am
Sierra Metals updates resources for Yauricocha, Bolivar minesThe updated mineral reserves and resources confirm the long production…Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 8:07 am
Pan American sells La Arena gold project in Peru to Zijin for $295 millionZijin will grant Pan American a life-of-mine gold net smelter…Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 1:43 pm
Glencore-backed Peru zinc miner Volcan halts three mines over permits Volcan said it would suspend its operations in the San Cristobal, Carahuacra and Ticlio mines for up to 30 days as it works on updating an operating permit for its Rumichaca tailings dam. Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 11:37 am
Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company. Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am
Poor forecasting triggers big writedowns for miners while some get lucky, study shows The research appears appropriate at a time when nickel and lithium prices have crashed from 2022 highs as gold has set new records. Colin McClelland | March 15, 2024 | 10:40 am
Ecuadorian government releases controversial prior consultation manual In the absence of an organic law that regulates the right to prior consultation, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Energy and Mines issued a manual. Staff Writer | March 10, 2024 | 10:04 am
Perseus extends OreCorp takeover bid to April Perseus and Silvercorp are vying for OreCorp’s Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania, slated to produce 242,000 oz./year over its first decade. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2024 | 3:55 am
Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2024 | 4:19 am
Dolly Varden to raise $11 million for Kitsault exploration Shareholders Hecla Canada and Fury Gold Mines will be entitled to acquire shares to maintain their pro rata equity interest. Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 10:20 am
Ecuador government inks investment agreements with Adventus, Atico Ecuador will invest $100 million in the Condor project and $157 million in the La Plata project. Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 8:53 am
Adriatic Metals opens Bosnia silver mine Vares silver project in central Bosnia is Europe’s first new mine in over a decade. Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 5:28 am