Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am
Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential. Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 3:03 am
Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 12:22 pm
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
Iamgold arranges $300 million financing to restore stake in Côté mine Iamgold will look to buy back a 9.7% interest in Côté from Sumitomo. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 10:58 am
Zimbabwe’s central bank gold reserves to back ZiG currency rise The ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold, launched April 5 is backed by 2.5 tons of gold and $100 million in foreign currency reserves. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 9:06 am
Kenorland stock surges as Centerra Gold takes 9.9% stake The company is already working with Centerra on the Hunter project in Quebec. Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 8:50 am
Harmony Gold reports fatality at South Africa mine At least 54 workers died in mining-related accidents in South Africa last year. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 8:16 am
India’s gold imports seen falling as record price prompts jewellery swaps India's gold imports in 2024 could fall by nearly a fifth from the previous year. Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 7:25 am
