Mining companies threaten action against Tanzania over new law

Indiana Resources alleged breach of contract after the East African nation amended its mining law.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2020 | 11:43 am

What is artisanal gold and why is it booming?

There are now around 15-20 million artisanal miners in the world.

Reuters | January 16, 2020 | 10:19 am

Bolivia’s new lithium tsar says country should go it alone

Bolivia has been producing around 400 metric tones of lithium per year in a test site.

Reuters | January 16, 2020 | 10:07 am

Scotgold readies to open Scotland’s first commercial gold mine

Chief executive Richard Gray expects to see a "mini gold rush" in the Scottish Highlands in coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2020 | 6:41 am

Joshua Gold acquires King Solomon’s mine

The Ontario-based company says initial sampling returned promising results.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 16, 2020 | 6:15 am

Noram encouraged by drill results at Nevada lithium project

The Canadian miner said its drill program yielded higher results than the current inferred resource.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 16, 2020 | 6:10 am

Barrick sees gold output above estimates on Nevada boost

It expects its Nevada Gold Mines joint venture with Newmont to produce 585,000 ounces of gold for the three months ended Dec. 31.

Reuters | January 16, 2020 | 4:45 am

IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire

Attributable gold production last year reached 726,000 gold ounces, compared to the 765,000 to 810,000 ounces the company expected.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2020 | 3:52 am

Rising civil unrest adds to mining risks in 2020

Risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft foresees as many as 75 countries having to deal with soaring public rage over a variety of topics, including economic inequality.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2020 | 4:01 pm

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