February 16, 2022

Barrick Gold announces $1bn buyback as quarterly earnings jump

Barrick also increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 11% as it exceeded earnings estimates.

February 7, 2022

Wheaton meets 2021 guidance, plans 20% growth

In 2021, Wheaton went on a shopping spree that totalled over $1 billion, adding streams from six separate mines to its portfolio.

January 27, 2022

How Latin America wastes billions of dollars worth of valuable metals

E-waste generated in Latin America in 2019 contained valuable metals representing a total value of roughly $1.7 billion of secondary raw materials.

January 26, 2022

Fresnillo cuts production targets on Omicron labour shortage

The miner said labour absences fuelled by the latest covid-19 variant would have a greater impact on production than anticipated.

January 24, 2022

In charts: Gold rally defies traditional headwinds

BofA sees investment demand driving gold to $1,925 in 2022.

January 23, 2022

Panama’s industry chamber warns First Quantum against using royalty increase for political gain

Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture said it hopes the extra funds the state will receive from its recent deal with First Quantum Minerals are not used for political…

January 18, 2022

Alamos Gold CEO on Island Gold exploration success in Ontario

Alamos Gold may be considered an intermediate company, but it has shown itself to be a growing player in the precious metals sector, delivering consistent positive results.

January 18, 2022

First Quantum to pay $375m a year in royalties to Panama

The Canadian miner has reached a deal with the country's government to increase royalty payments from its flagship Cobre Panama copper mine.

January 14, 2022

Endeavour Silver to buy SSR’s Pitarrilla project in Mexico for $70m

The Pitarrilla project, 160 km north of the city of Durango, has measured and indicated resources of 164.7 million tonnes grading 99.1 grams silver per tonne.

January 13, 2022

Zacatecas Silver gets 13 more drill permits at Panuco deposit in Mexico

The Zacatecas Silver property is located within the Fresnillo Silver Belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver.