Endeavour Mining expects more gold M&A CEO Sebastien de Montessus said Newmont's offer to buy Newcrest ramped up pressure on the sector to consider deals. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 8:38 am
At least 9 dead in Burkina Faso mine collapse: association At least nine people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Burkina Faso's western Tuy province on Tuesday. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 8:23 am
Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold. Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:25 am
Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 1:24 pm
Brazil mineral output falls 12% in 2022 – industry group The local mining industry total revenue plunged 26% last year. Reuters | February 7, 2023 | 10:12 am
Centerra says Öksüt mine continuing as normal after Turkey-Syria earthquake Located in the Kayseri province of south-central Türkiye, the Öksüt mine represents Centerra’s third operating mine. Staff Writer | February 7, 2023 | 9:17 am
Scientists search for dark matter in the depths of an abandoned gold mine Researchers want to lure a hypothesized particle from outer space to the Sanford Underground Research Facility, housed in a former gold mine in South Dakota. Staff Writer | February 7, 2023 | 6:30 am
South Africa hit by investment strike, key mining employer says More than 200 days of power cuts last year and blackouts every day so far in 2023 have dented confidence. Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 4:47 am
Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 9:59 pm