Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30 The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:13 am
Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated for two years as they diversify their foreign currency reserves. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 8:51 am
Foremost Lithium to spin out US-based gold-silver assets The company's Winston group of properties contains three past-producing silver and gold mines. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 8:23 am
Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project The open pit gold mine is expected to begin production in 2025, with ore being delivered to Ramelius' Mt Magnet hub. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:53 am
Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:15 am
Russia proposes raising extraction tax rates on diamonds, gold, iron ore The proposed tax hikes would be offset by the abolition of export duties linked to the rouble-dollar exchange rate that were introduced in October 2023. Reuters | June 3, 2024 | 9:57 am
Cascadia Minerals stock soars on fund manager financing The private placement is led by Michael Gentile, one of its largest shareholders, who plans to up his stake to 9.99%. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 9:45 am
New technocrat Mexican leader unlikely pro-mining even as she replaces ‘whim and bombast’ Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to continue the anti-mining policies of outgoing President Andres Manuel López Obrador. Colin McClelland | June 3, 2024 | 7:49 am
Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies rejects possible royalty hike The Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies issued a communiqué rejecting a possible 5% increase in mining royalties. Staff Writer | June 2, 2024 | 1:35 pm
