Mine disruptions escalate as virus rips around globe
On a global scale, work is grinding to a halt and operations at mines are being temporarily suspended as majors and minors move to enact measures to protect against the…
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Global Gold Snapshot: Eight firms chasing mineral riches far and wide
Given the market volatility from the spread of COVID-19, the outlook for precious metals remains uncertain. Nevertheless, gold exploration and mine development remain important drivers of mining activity. Here are…
TSX Venture rises, March 2-6: Aurania, Chesapeake, Rokmaster
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index rose 1.80% to 506.54 and gold finished the week at US$1,673.10 per oz., a rise of US$87.60 per oz. from the previous week. Shares of…
Nexa completes PEA for Hilarion in Peru
Nexa Resources (TSX: NEXA; NYSE: NEXA) has released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for a potential underground mine at its Hilarion project in Peru — one of the largest undeveloped…
B of A cuts GDP forecast, predicts ‘mini recession’
The economics team at Bank of America has cut its 2020 global growth forecast to 2.8% “while also factoring in a mini recession.” “Logistics and supply chains remain an issue,…
PDAC: Coronavirus weighs on mining outlook
It’s usually difficult to find a seat at the commodities session on the opening day of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention held in early March in…
Global Exploration Snapshot: West Africa and South America remain popular
Rising gold prices and better operational and financial discipline are motivating companies more than ever to seek new ounces to fill their production pipelines. Below is a look at eight…
US Snapshot: Eight companies active across the nation
The U.S. is host to a number of enviable mining jurisdictions, both in terms of geological endowment and investment attractiveness. Nevada is perhaps most well-known, with Alaska a close runner-up….
BeMetals looks to development path in Idaho
Since B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE: BTG) launched BeMetals (TSXV: BMET) two years ago as a base-metals-focused junior, the company has picked up a development-stage zinc-silver project in southwestern Idaho called…
Royalty dispute dogs Fortuna Silver in Mexico
Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX: FVI; NYSE: FSM) is contesting demands for a 3% royalty of the billing value of minerals obtained from the concession hosting its San Jose mine in…
US stocks mixed, Jan. 20-24: Barrick, Fortuna, Coeur, Freeport-McMoRan
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.22% to 28,989.73 and the S&P 500 Index fell 1.03% to 3,295.47. Spot gold climbed US$14.90 per oz. to finish at US$1,571.60 per ounce….
TSX Venture dips, Jan. 6-10: K92, ScoZinc, Eloro
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index fell 0.87% to 582.35. Spot gold moved higher to US$1,562.10 per oz., up US$9.80 per ounce. Shares of K92 Mining rose 20¢ to $3.20 on…