Colombia coal mine explosion kills 9 workers
A coal mine explosion in Colombia’s central Cundinamarca province killed nine workers, only weeks after regulators sounded the alarm about gas risks at the site. The blast occurred at the…
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Dominican Republic halts GoldQuest gold-copper project after protests
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has ordered a suspension of all activity at GoldQuest Mining’s (TSX-V: CQC) Romero gold-copper project after mass protests over environmental risks Thousands of demonstrators marched…
G2 drills Oko to 1 km depth amid $3B takeover
G2 Goldfields (TSX: GTWO; US-OTC: GUYGF) said fresh drilling at its Oko gold project in Guyana extended mineralization beyond the deposit’s known limits as the company works to complete its sale to…
Forrest said to sell Wyloo’s Yangibana rare earths stake in pivot to nickel
Australian tycoon Andrew Forrest is reportedly seeking buyers for a majority stake in the Yangibana rare earths project in Western Australia its holds through its private investment vehicle Wyloo Metals,…
Torex sees potential to extend life of Mexico gold mine
Canadian miner Torex Gold Resources (TSX: TXG) said new drilling on its main Morelos property in Mexico identified additional high-grade structures that could support further mine life growth. Hole MLLI-042…
Endeavour profit jumps on gold price surge
West Africa-focused Endeavour Mining (LON:EDV) posted a sharp rise in first-quarter earnings Thursday as soaring gold prices outweighed lower production. The London-based miner produced 282,000 oz. of gold in the…
Canadian Mint to disclose sourcing data after report on cartel gold ties
The Royal Canadian Mint says it will change disclosure policies following a New York Times investigation that showed some of the gold refined by the Crown corporation may have originated…
Nevada King Gold doubles drilling at Atlanta project
Nevada King Gold (TSXV: NKG) plans twice the size of drilling at its Atlanta gold project in Nevada as the junior developer released new assay results from the emerging Silver…
Trump reverses Minnesota mining ban
United States President Donald Trump overturned a 2023 decision by the Biden administration that had placed a 20-year ban on mining and geothermal leasing across more than 910 sq. km…
Luca says drilling expands Campo Morado footprint
New drilling at Luca Mining’s (TSXV: LUCA) Campo Morado polymetallic mine in Mexico’s Guerrero State has expanded high-grade mineralization beyond the deposit’s current resource footprint. Hole CMUG-26-38 in the Largo…
Lundin faces investor push on emissions strategy
Lundin Mining‘s (TSX: LUN) shareholders will vote May 7 on a proposal urging the miner to disclose a full emissions reduction strategy, as investor pressure builds for Canadian companies to match…
Gold-copper explorer Meridian plans London listing
Explorer Meridian Mining (TSX: MNO; US-OTC: MRRDF) is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange’s main market this week as it works to advance its flagship Cabaçal gold-copper project…