Odds ‘n’ Sods Part I: Finding a job as a geologist in the 1980s
We all have our firsts in life; the stories of those defining moments that changed things forever. First beer, first kiss, first car. How about…
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Odds ‘n’ Sods Part II: Sinking shafts in South Africa–hot, dangerous, and exhilarating
Earth scientists are a well-educated bunch, although we don’t always come across as clever when we’re five beers into our cups. Most geologists — other…
US markets up, Jan. 18-22
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% to finish the week at 30,996.98 and the S&P 500 climbed 0.02% to 3,841.47. Spot gold jumped US$26.90…
TSX up, Jan. 18-22
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.35% to 17,845.91 during the Jan. 18-22 trading week. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index rose 1% to 105.65, and the…
Gold Fields begins construction of Chilean project
South African miner Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI) has formally begun construction of the mining infrastructure for its Salares Norte project in northern Chile. The company expects to complete the US$860 million…
Roxgold hits high grades at Seguela in West Africa
Roxgold (TSX: ROXG; US-OTC: ROGFF) has released assay results for reverse circulation and diamond tail drilling completed at the Koula deposit within its Seguela development…
Lucara kicks off 2021 with 341-carat white diamond find
The unbroken white diamond, found at the Karowe mine in Botswana, could fetch more than $10 million.
Barrick meets mid-range of 2020 production guidance
Last year, gold major Barrick (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) met the midpoint of its gold and copper output targets. The miner generated a total of…
Roxgold receives mining permit approval for Seguela
Cote d’Ivoire’s Council of Ministers has granted Roxgold (TSX: ROXG; US-OTC: ROGFF)a mining permit that allows the company to develop and operate its Seguela gold project, 240…
TSX rises, Nov. 9-13
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 2.41% to 16,675.64 during the Nov. 9-13 trading week. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index declined by 2.43% to 96.48, and…
US markets up, Nov. 9-13
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.42% to finish the trading week at 29,479.81 and the S&P 500 climbed by 2.16% to 3,585.15. Spot gold…
Gemfields attempts to mitigate virus impact with mini-auctions
Precious gemstones miner Gemfields Group (LSE: GEM; JSE: GML) says it is unable to say when it might be able to host its next auction, or…