Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 2:30 pm
EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEO The project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold Yamana shareholders have endorsed a $4.8 billion deal that sees Agnico consolidate the Canadian Malartic mine. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 | 12:15 pm
Minera Alamos hits commercial gold targets at Santana in Mexico Alamos is concentrating on expansion this year with drilling planned on three new targets. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 10:57 am
Gold as inflationary hedge makes Turkey world’s biggest buyer The central bank’s gold reserves were at the highest level on record, the World Gold Council said in a report Tuesday. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 | 10:42 am
South Africa reports safest year in mining, government urges more A total of 1,946 serious injuries were reported in 2022, down from 2,123 a year earlier, report shows. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 10:18 am
2022 was strongest year for gold demand in over a decade — report Annual gold demand jumped 18% to 4,741 tonnes, almost on a par with 2011. Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 10:07 am
Pope condemns “poison of greed” stoking conflict in Congo Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" for mineral resources driving conflict and exploitation. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 8:58 am
Biden blocks Pebble copper-gold mine in Alaska Bristol Bay supplies roughly half of the world’s wild sockeye salmon. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 | 6:28 am