Centerra keeps Kumtor mine running despite political unrest Shares of Centerra Gold plunged 12.2% as it continues to monitor the situation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 9:31 am
Kaz Minerals suspends operations at Kyrgyz The company has suspended production at its Bozymchak mine amid post-election unrest in the Central Asian nation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 8:55 am
Polymetal to build $80m gold mine in Russia’s Far East The Kutyn gold mine is expected to offset declining volumes from the company’s nearby Albazino operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2020 | 7:20 am
Affinity Metals to acquire Carscallen Extension project in Ontario The miner said most of its efforts are going to be on this property, adjacent to Melkior Resources- Kirkland Lake Gold’s Carscallen project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 6:30 am
Pacific Empire Minerals granted exploration permit for Jean Marie project The multi-year permit encompasses 100 reverse circulation and 20 diamond drill hole sites. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 6:15 am
Northern Star, Saracen create $11.5bn Australian gold giant Merger gives birth to the world's eighth largest gold miner by market value. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2020 | 3:40 am
Canadian “flawless” diamond sets online record of $15.7m at auction The buyer, an unnamed Japanese man, bought the stone for his second daughter and has already renamed it after her — The Maiko Star. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2020 | 4:15 pm
Union rejects Lundin offer at Candelaria mine, strike chances raised The company or workers can still request government mediation to try to reach an agreement. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 4:05 pm
Newcrest Mining cleared to trade on TSX from Oct 13 Newcrest says it had seen increased interest from North American investors in the gold sector over the last six months. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:56 pm