New tool could help Brazil’s crack down on illegal gold mining By integrating traceability in gold sourcing and processing, Fênix DTVM and Minespider have delivered the first fully traced gold bar. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 4:33 am
Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed to resume operations as soon as possible. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 3:43 am
Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 5:53 am
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million). Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2023 | 3:46 am
Jervois halts Idaho project on weak cobalt prices Shares in the Australian battery metals miner cratered about 42% on the suspension of final construction at the cobalt project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 7:59 am
Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 4:42 am
Australian man finds giant gold nugget worth $160K The 4.6kg nugget was found in Victoria's goldfields, which were the heart of Australia's gold rush in the 1800s. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2023 | 3:38 am
Lundin Mining pays $950m for controlling stake in Caserones copper mine in Chile The Canadian miner is acquiring a 51% stake in the company that operates Caserones from Japan’s JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 28, 2023 | 3:45 am
Mexico okays Pan American Silver-Yamana Gold deal With the acquisition of Yamana, Pan American is increasing its Latin American portfolio to 12 mining operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2023 | 5:49 am
