Wheaton Precious Metals unveils $1 million challenge for groundbreaking technology The challenge invites cleantech companies from around the world to submit their proposals. Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 11:02 am
Daye copper plant in China to close for 3 months after fire The stoppage could mean the release of copper raw materials to the market, which has faced unprecedented shortages this year. Reuters | September 16, 2024 | 10:26 am
Pasofino Gold receives $75 million cash offer Upon approvals, the parties expect to enter into a definitive agreement in the fourth quarter of 2024, Pasofino said. Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 10:04 am
Thor Explorations expands in Côte d’Ivoire with Guitry gold project acquisition The company has agreed to acquire 100% of the gold project from Endeavour Mining. Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 9:40 am
Atlantic Mining to pay Nova Scotia gold mine clean-up bond as it appeals conditions Atlantic contends the provincial deadline for achieving water quality standards around the mine in Moose River is unreasonable. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 16, 2024 | 9:29 am
Gowest Gold preps to go private as Chinese investors hold almost half of shares The move coincides with some Canadian junior companies expressing frustration with the federal government for stymieing foreign investment in critical minerals. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 16, 2024 | 9:21 am
Gold price sets new record as Fed rate cut decision looms Spot gold climbed as much as 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,589.70/oz. Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 8:56 am
Vedanta alumina output unaffected after water breach Rising alumina prices have already been putting pressure on aluminum makers’ margins. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2024 | 8:42 am
Lucara recovers sixth diamond larger than 1,000 carats at Karowe mine in Botswana Last month, the miner unearthed the second-largest diamond ever found. Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 8:33 am