Anglo Asian mines first ore from Gilar
The Gilar underground deposit is part of Anglo Asian’s Gedabek operation in Azerbaijan.
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Gold dominates mining M&A again in 2024: S&P Global
Gold was once again the dominant theme of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals within the precious and base metals mining space in 2024, accounting for 70% of the year’s transaction…
Canadian miners weigh Australian dual listings
Canadian mining companies are exploring dual listings on the Australian Stock Exchange amid weak domestic liquidity, according to analysts and companies. Since 2018, there have been a few dual listings…
BC exploration rules disappointing: AME
A new British Columbia consultation framework for mineral claims fails to address key industry concerns and runs the risk of scaring off investors, the provincial association of prospectors said. B.C….
Hudbay’s Copper World draws Mid-East, Japanese interest for 30% stake
The sale is expected to close in six months, with Hudbay selling up to 30% of the project.
China boosts exploration funding: Financial Times
China is boosting state support for domestic mineral exploration in an effort to secure dominance in the resource sector amid rising competition from Western rivals, the Financial Times reported on…
Poilievre vows 6-month Ring of Fire OK
Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says he would give federal approval for the contentious Ring of Fire development in northern Ontario within months if he takes power after an imminent…
PDAC Q&A: Torex CEO sees Mexico administration ‘tailwinds’ for Media Luna
Canadian gold producer Torex Gold Resources (TSX: TXG) is almost ready to start commercial production this spring at its $950-million (C$1.36-billion) underground Media Luna project in Mexico’s Guerrero gold belt….
Abitibi’s B26 hits high-grade copper in Quebec
Drilling at Abitibi Metals’ (CSE: AMQ; US-OTC: AMQFF) main B26 polymetallic project in western Quebec has returned results as high as 13.25% copper, the company reported Wednesday. Shares rose. Highlight…
Acid spill from Chinese-owned copper mine contaminates vital river in Zambia
A catastrophic waste spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has left local authorities and environmentalists fearing the worst for long-term impacts on the Kafue River, the African nation’s…
Atex rises on best copper-gold assay yet at Valeriano
Drilling at Atex Resources’ (TSXV: ATX) Valeriano copper-gold project in northern Chile returned results as high as 2.21% copper – the company’s highest-grade intersection yet in mineralized porphyry at the…
First Quantum to suspend Panama arbitration battle
First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) Panamanian unit says it’s asked its lawyers to halt legal proceedings against Panama in a bid to end a 16-month-old feud with the Central American…