Quebec mines deemed an essential service
With Quebec Premier François Legault’s announcement on Monday declaring mining operations in the province an essential service, mines will be allowed to start back up on April 15, with additional…
Yamana Gold Inc
AI pays off for Yamana, Goldspot at El Penon
GoldSpot Discoveries (TSXV: SPOT) issued a statement commending Yamana Gold (TSX: YRI; NYSE: AUY) for using machine learning technology to improve exploration targeting and contribute to meaningful increases in mineral…
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….
TSX posts small rise, Jan. 20-24: Endeavour Mining, Yamana, Seabridge, SSR, Ero
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.04% to 17,565.30 during the trading week. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index fell 0.92% to 81.52 and the S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index lost 6.19%…
TSX moves higher, Dec. 23-27: Kirkland Lake, Endeavour Mining, Kinross, Yamana
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.29% to finish at 17,168.20. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index jumped 3.18% to 82.52, and the S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index gained 1.03% to 110.16….
US markets edge higher, Nov. 25-Nov. 29: Nutrien, Yamana, Vale
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.63% to 28,051.41 and the S&P 500 Index gained 0.99% to 3,140.90. Spot gold closed the trading week at US$1,464, up 0.2%. Nutrien shares…
Young Mining Professionals announces scholarship winners
Young Mining Professionals (YMP) has announced its 2019 scholarship recipients. A total of $44,000 in scholarships will go to Canadian students pursuing careers in the mining industry. The awards are…
Argentina’s future uncertain ahead of elections
Three years ago, foreign investors in Argentina could hardly believe their luck. Within weeks of taking office in December 2015, President Mauricio Macri rapidly dismantled much of the interventionist policies…
Condor Gold attracts new investment in Nicaragua
Nicaragua Milling is taking a 10.4% stake in Condor Gold (TSX: COG; LON: CNR), which is advancing its La India gold project in Nicaragua. The privately held milling company has…
Yamana’s Marrone on where gold companies can find value propositions
At The Northern Miner’s Canadian Mining Symposium, held at Canada House in London, U.K., Yamana Gold (TSX: YRI; NYSE: AUY) executive chairman Peter Marrone spoke on the many changes at…
Argentina court upholds glacier protection law
SANTIAGO, CHILE — In a landmark ruling, Argentina’s Supreme Court has upheld radical legislation to protect the country’s glaciers, with major implications for the mining industry. The 2012 law aims…
Transcript: Iamgold’s Letwin, Yamana’s Marrone on future of mid-tier gold miners
At The Northern Miner’s Canadian Mining Symposium, held at Canada House in London, U.K., Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) president and CEO Steve Letwin and Yamana Gold (TSX: YRI) executive…