Gold & Precious Metals Snapshot: Eight companies advancing projects around the world

In recent years the uptick in the price of precious metals has reinforced their reputation as a store of value and leading drivers of mining activity around the world.

Carl A. Williams | June 10, 2022 | 1:00 pm

Global Exploration Snapshot: Eight companies hunting for precious metals, uranium and more

As known resources are depleted and projected demand for key minerals increases, finding the next new deposits has become more urgent.

David Keating | June 3, 2022 | 11:39 am

SilverCrest Metals begins commissioning Las Chispas project in Mexico

It said construction of the processing plant was completed ahead of schedule, adding it expects to reach commercial production by year-end.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2022 | 6:23 am

First Majestic sells La Guitarra silver mine to Sierra Madre in all-share deal worth $35 million

ra believes the acquisition of the underground mine and the 500-tonne-per-day mill will help it advance towards its goal of becoming a mid-tier precious metals company.

Staff Writer | May 25, 2022 | 2:00 pm

Jamaica says Rusal making consistent payments on tax bill

Rusal has paid about 45% so far of a $35 million bauxite production levy that it owes Kingston.

Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 10:24 am

Electric vehicles surpass phones as top driver of cobalt demand

The EV sector consumed 59,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2021, or 34% of total demand, according to a report by the Cobalt Institute.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2022 | 9:03 am

Excellon eyes new assets in Mexico ahead of Platosa closure

Excellon will wind down operations at Platosa in the third quarter of the year due to a series of challenges that have affected the mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2022 | 9:42 am

How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future

The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.

Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 3:56 am

Discovery Silver drills 234 g/t Ag over 18 metres below open pit at Cordero

The latest drilling at Cordero continued to intercept high grades in and around the open pit defined in the 2021 preliminary economic assessment.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2022 | 9:20 am

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