August 7, 2023 Sumitomo Metal lifts FY profit forecast on higher gold prices, weak yen Net profit is now forecast at $373 million for the year to March 31, 2024, up from May guidance of $290 million.
August 6, 2023 Peru’s coffers get $600,000 following approval of mining-related permits Teck tops the list of approvals after receiving a rubber stamp on the detailed environmental impact assessment and the confirmation of its surface rights for its Zafranal copper project.
August 4, 2023 Venezuela’s gold reserves fall nearly 12% in six months A share of the central bank's reserves have been in dispute in London courts.
August 4, 2023 Lundin’s Fruta del Norte drilling could ‘open doors’ to resource growth Largest drill program since 2007 in the FDN district in southeast Ecuador has confirmed the continuity and expansion potential of recent discoveries Bonza Sur and FDNS.
August 4, 2023 Gold investors vanish Gold investors have vanished, at least American stock-market ones.
August 4, 2023 Why the gold price struggles to stay above $2,000 "That $2,000 point, and those technicals, they start to impact some areas of demand for gold," says WGC strategist Joe Cavatoni.
August 4, 2023 AngloGold Ashanti first-half profit falls 54% as costs surge Half-year profit declined 54% mainly due to higher costs and mandatory environmental provisions in Brazil.
August 4, 2023 Barrick plans to restart Porgera gold mine this year The mine was placed on care and maintenance in April 2020.
August 4, 2023 Philippines’ Tampakan copper-gold mine may begin operations in 2026 Regulatory concerns over the project have been reduced to almost zero, CEO said.
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