New Congo government should aid release of Kibali’s $500m, Barrick CEO says The gold miner has been in discussions with Democratic Republic of Congo over the money for more than a year. Reuters | February 19, 2021 | 8:27 am
Harmony Gold flags higher HY earnings as bullion shines Company flagged on Friday a rise in interim earnings of as much as 219%, driven by higher gold prices, greater output and foreign exchange gains. Reuters | February 19, 2021 | 8:17 am
Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2021 | 7:02 am
Iamgold grows cash balance, adjusts Westwood reserve The latest release quotes Westwood reserves of 4 million tonnes at 4.9 g/t gold for a total of 626,000 oz, a 47% decrease over the prior year-end. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 18, 2021 | 10:22 am
Nighthawk adds Kim & Cass property to Colomac holdings These new grounds include a historic resource of 2.9 million tonnes grading 2.66 g/t gold. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 18, 2021 | 10:21 am
Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2021 | 10:10 am
Hecla silver production improves by 7% in 2020 Hecla now has the third-highest silver and gold reserves in company's 130-year history. Jackson Chen | February 18, 2021 | 9:14 am
Hochschild Mining’s earnings drop on covid-19-led mine closures Company posted a 21% drop in full-year core earnings as a run of pandemic-driven production roadblocks wiped out the boost from higher gold prices. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2021 | 8:28 am
Gold Fields earnings surge on strong gold prices Production in 2020 remained within the revised guidance range, increasing by 2% to 2.236 million ounces from 2.195 million ounces. Reuters | February 18, 2021 | 7:29 am