Freeport Indonesia targets 2023 copper ore output at 1.6 billion lb Gold output, estimated at about 1.8 million ounces, rose about 12.5% compared to 2022. Reuters | January 24, 2023 | 8:08 am
Results hint at high-grade copper-gold in Beskauga project, Arras says Drilling at Beskauga continues to deliver near-surface, broad intervals of significant copper-gold mineralization. Staff Writer | January 23, 2023 | 11:38 am
Over $13 billion spent on mineral production in 2022 in British Columbia, says Premier There was an 84% increase in copper exploration in 2022, much of that concentrated in northwest B.C. in the 'Golden Triangle'. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 23, 2023 | 11:36 am
Yamana Gold founder says ‘chatter’ points to more industry M&A Peter Marrone plans to start a private equity venture aimed at investing in gold mines in his next career chapter. Bloomberg News | January 23, 2023 | 8:19 am
India expected to cut gold import duty to sideline smugglers The increase in smuggling has contributed to a decline in legal imports. Reuters | January 23, 2023 | 8:02 am
Scientists develop efficient solution to monitor airborne mercury Researchers say that older yet widespread technology under-measures mercury concentrations by as much as 80%. Staff Writer | January 23, 2023 | 6:06 am
The risks of plundering the periodic table Humans have been squeezing the periodic table for over a century. Scientists warn about the risks of doing so. Staff Writer | January 22, 2023 | 5:55 am
Brazil’s Lula pledges to eliminate illegal mining, help Yanomami President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said illegal mining will be eliminated in Brazil. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2023 | 12:34 pm
Canaccord bullish on gold price, Endeavour, Kinross and Probe Gold price may hit an average of $1,862 this year, up from its record average of $1,802 in 2022, says the investment bank. Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 12:46 pm