December 4, 2023

Aboriginal group calls for Sandfire CEO to step down after heritage damage

Sandfire said last week it had discovered damage to an artefact scatter at its Monty copper mine that had occurred over 2017 and 2018.

December 4, 2023

First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow

The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.

December 4, 2023

Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining

With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.

December 3, 2023

Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits

A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.

December 3, 2023

Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid

Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.

December 1, 2023

Gold price hits new all-time high

Gold futures trading in New York shot up 1.6% on Friday closing at $2,089.70 per ounce, surpassing the previous high set on August 6, 2020.

December 1, 2023

Founders Metals’ high-grade hits hint at Guiana Shield bounty for Antino project in Suriname

The junior miner is closing off the year with drill results as high as 13 metres at 14.03 g/t gold.

December 1, 2023

Fitch sees industrial metal prices falling in 2024, gold set to rise

London's 2024 benchmark copper price could slip 2% to $8,600 per metric ton, the firm said.

December 1, 2023

Peru mining output grows 3.14% in October, slowest in 8 months

Copper production was up 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while gold and zinc jumped 10.0% and 10.4% respectively.

December 1, 2023

Gold mid-tiers’ Q3 2023 fundamentals

The potent combination of lower mining costs and higher gold prices fueled huge profits growth for these companies.