Aya Gold & Silver rises on Zgounder optimism, despite Q3 miss
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA, US-OTC: AYASF) confirmed on Friday that delays in commissioning its expanded Zgounder mine dented its production in the third quarter, but said it’s on…
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Exploration projects to watch: Eight companies hunting the globe for gold and critical metals
Exploration is the lifeblood of the mining industry and majors are always looking for junior explorers with prospective projects. Our snapshot this month looks at eight projects in Africa, Eastern…
Union files complaint against Orla Mining, alleging violation of worker rights in Mexico
The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed a complaint against Orla Mining (TSX: ORLA NYSE: ORLA) over alleged violations of workers’ rights at the Camino Rojo gold and silver mine…
B2Gold hits bonanza gold at Goose; eyes extended mine life in Nunavut
Drill results from B2Gold’s (TSX: BTO; NYSE: BTG) Goose project in Nunavut, which is under construction and expected to yield first gold next year, may point to a longer mine…
Brazilian court clears BHP, Vale, and Samarco of charges in 2015 dam disaster
A court in Belo Horizonte ruled that state prosecutors failed to prove that “individual actions” directly contributed to the collapse of the dam.
Critical Metals to post updated feasibility for Wolfsberg lithium project in Q1
Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML) said on Thursday it expects to deliver a new definitive feasibility study for its Wolfsberg lithium asset — Europe’s first fully permitted spodumene project —…
Military Metals acquires past-producing antimony project in Nevada
Military Metals (CSE: MILI; US-OTC: MILIF) is adding another past-producing asset to its antimony-focused portfolio, this time situated in the U.S., which currently has no domestic production of the mineral…
Antofagasta propels green energy with South America’s first hydrogen-powered locomotive
Chile-focused Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) aims to become the first mining company to use a hydrogen-powered locomotive in South America. It’s part of the copper producer’s efforts to develop alternatives to…
Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works
Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) said Thursday the potential acquisition by an unnamed company of its 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold (TSX-V: VEIN) has been opened to more potential bidders. Pasofino Gold, which owns…
Abitibi Metals boosts resource by 62% at B26 polymetallic deposit in Quebec
Indicated resources increased by 62% to 11.3 million tonnes from 6.9 Mt.
Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says
The amount spent to find new mineral sources may grow little next year, even if gold prices continue their record run and President-elect Donald Trump cuts red tape, according to…
Newcore cuts best gold grades yet at Enchi project in Ghana
Drilling at Newcore Gold’s (TSXV: NCAU, US-OTC: NCAUF) Enchi project in Ghana has returned the highest-grade gold intercepts in its 10-year history, the company said Wednesday. Hole KBRC301 cut 1…