Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:59 pm
Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1 Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion. Northern Miner Staff | October 8, 2024 | 2:03 pm
Mali seeks $500 million in outstanding taxes and dividends from Barrick Authorities in Mali briefly detained four Malian staff members working for Barrick last month. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 10:16 am
Barrick Gold touts new discoveries at DRC’s Kibali mine These near-mine discoveries, alongside ongoing exploration at the asset, promise to extend the operation’s life and boost production. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 10:02 am
Chakana Copper hands part of Soledad project in Peru back to Condor The concessions would make up approximately 25% of Chakana's expanded Soledad copper-gold-silver project. Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 8:49 am
Gold ETFs registered fifth month of inflows in September, says WGC A stronger gold price and recent inflows pushed total assets under management to a month-end peak of $271 billion. Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 3:49 am
US GoldMining stock soars after it doubles Whistler resource The Anchorage-based company reported an indicated resource of 294.5 million tonnes grading 0.4 gram gold, 2 grams silver per tonne and 0.16% copper. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 7, 2024 | 2:10 pm
Fortuna Mining says Burkina Faso will not withdraw existing mining permits On Saturday, junta leader Ibrahim Traoré had said Burkina Faso plans to withdraw mining permits from some foreign companies. Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 11:57 am
US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, watchdog says Millions of people are displaced and fighting over minerals, particularly gold, has actually increased since the so-called conflict minerals law was passed in 2010. Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 8:28 am