March 29, 2019

Polish detectorists looking for ‘Nazi Gold Train” finds another kind of treasure

Piotr Koper, who spent years hunting for the elusive train rumoured to be laden with gold and gems, has found two dozen priceless Renaissance portraits.

March 28, 2019

Greenstone’s Hardrock project approved by environmental ministry

The project has probable open pit reserves of 141.7 million tonnes grading 1.02 g/t gold for 4.6 million contained oz.

March 28, 2019

Appointment notices: Kirkland Lake Gold, Nemaska Lithium, and Skeena Resources

Kirkland Lake Gold chairman Eric Sprott has announced his retirement, effective after the annual meeting on May 7.

March 28, 2019

Golden Star boosts Ghana gold resources despite depletion

The company has increased its overall reserves by 6%, net of mining depletion.

March 28, 2019

K92 Mining reports early result from Blue Lake prospect in Papua New Guinea

The company has intersected 175 metres of 0.28 g/t gold at its Blue Lake porphyry prospect in Papua New Guinea.

March 28, 2019

Russia’s Nornickel to spend $1.4B on two expansion projects

Nornickel aims to ramp up nickel output and tap an expected boom in demand from electric vehicle makers.

March 28, 2019

Chile’s Codelco to boost production at El Teniente copper mine

Output increase would position the mine, which produced 465,000 tonnes of the red metal in 2018, among the world's five largest copper operations.

March 28, 2019

Struggling small miners may lead to bigger industry woes

Small miners are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital to fund new ventures despite the positive demand outlook for several commodities.

March 28, 2019

South African mining charter challenge dents Ramaphosa plans

South African stage.mining.companies are challenging parts of a government charter aimed at redistributing the country’s mineral wealth, saying it will deter new investment in the industry.

March 28, 2019

Australia launches Critical Minerals Strategy 2019 focused on innovation and tech

The plan puts emphasis on emphasis on agritech, aerospace, defense, renewable energy and telecommunications.