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Wesdome Gold Mines on course for record year of production

The increased output is a result of mining higher-grade ore from the Kiena underground mine in Quebec.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 11:18 am

Mining associations unveil effort to simplify sector’s ESG standards

The new program, called the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aims to simplify the current mining standards.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:53 am

Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally

Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:52 am

Gold price sets new record high on US election uncertainty, monetary easing

Bullion has now risen by more than 30% this year, setting multiple record levels along the way.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:44 am

Uranium Energy shares rise on US approval for Wyoming plant boost

The company received approval to raise the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray plant to 4 million lb of U3O8 per year.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 9:27 am

ABB has at least $1 billion to spend on M&A, CFO says

CEO Morten Wierod also said he was confident about future business opportunities in the United States.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 9:16 am

Colombia mining group warns government decree puts sector at risk

The decree, published at the beginning of this year, allows Colombia's environment ministry to declare areas as natural resource reserve zones for a five-year period.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 8:58 am

Economic growth the main driver of long-term gold price, WGC research suggests

According to a new study by the World Gold Council, existing models for estimating gold’s expected returns may have understated its real long-term value.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 8:41 am