Aya Gold & Silver secures $100 million financing for Zgounder mine expansion, shares rise

The proposed expansion would expand the mill's nameplate capacity to 2,700 t/d from 700 t/d, thus quadrupling Zgounder's silver production.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 8:16 am

Studying unintended consequences of mercury mitigation strategies key to artisanal mining sustainability goals

There are about 10 to 19 million people involved in ASGM activities in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 6:02 am

Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum

The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 3:01 pm

Kenorland, Sumitomo form JV at Chicobi gold project in Quebec

Sumitomo earned a 51% interest by completing C$4.9 million in exploration expenses.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 12:28 pm

Marathon Gold given Fisheries Act okay for Valentine project in Newfoundland

The company can now move forward with activities such as dewatering small freshwater ponds for open pit mine development.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 12:22 pm

Pure Gold management faces the music following 'torturous' Q2 report

Pure Gold places Ontario mine on care and maintenance due to cash constraints, stock crashes

The company says the mine has yet to achieve consistent positive site-level cash flows.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 8:32 am

Newcrest Mining reports safety incident at Canada mine, suspends operations

Newcrest suspends operations at Brucejack mine following “critical incident”

Incident involved an individual belonging to its mining and development contractor in British Columbia.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 7:16 am

Metal-CO2 batteries closer to becoming a thing

There is now an innovative way to overcome the energy efficiency issues that so far have plagued metal-carbon dioxide batteries.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 6:06 am

Scientists want to produce tetrataenite, replace REEs in industrial magnets

Scientists want to produce cosmic mineral to replace REEs in industrial magnets

Researchers are looking to decouple rare earths from magnet production.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2022 | 8:08 am

Chilean mines’ demand for clean energy solutions could be met by local businesses – report

Such demand could be met by local companies as long as they ramp up the production of green fuels and their manufacturing capabilities when it comes to electrifying mining fleets.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2022 | 6:36 am

Barrick to expand East African footprint following positives results at North Mara, Bulyanhulu gold mines

Barrick to expand East African footprint following positive results at North Mara, Bulyanhulu gold mines

Barrick plans to expand its East African footprint using the North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines in Tanzania as a foundation for this endeavour.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2022 | 4:33 pm

Gold price back above $1,800 as Fed prepares to taper asset purchases

Gold price rebounds on expectations of Fed rate hike peaking soon

“Gold is staging a comeback as expectations grow that this next 75 basis-point hike will be the last major one,” analyst said.

Staff Writer | October 21, 2022 | 8:53 am

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