EPA passes on rule covering U.S. hardrock miners’ cleanup costs

The miner is warning the multitude of new legislation could send compliance costs soaring by tens of millions of dollars for global companies.

The figure includes salary, a cash bonus, shares and other benefits for the man who was able to take Rio Tinto from a US$3 billion loss to a US$3.7 billion profit in a year.

The miner may lay off 400 workers at its Romanian subsidiary unless prospects for its Rosia Montana gold and silver mine improve.

The Great White North and especially the Yukon were the “place to be” for juniors just a few short years ago.

6.85 g/t gold over 41.7 metres

Through its nine streaming agreements, Sandstorm purchased gold at an average of $420 per ounce last year.

Rather than shoot for the stars, Paul Adams of DJ Carmichael argues that junior miners should focus on more modest projects best suited to maximizing shareholder value.

PDAC curse or blessing? Fresh from the Letter Writer Presentations track at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, The Gold Report asked thought leaders to share their impressions from the annual minefest.

Aurora Williams, Chile’s new mining minister, takes office on Tuesday.