Aya Gold & Silver rises on Zgounder optimism, despite Q3 miss
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA, US-OTC: AYASF) confirmed on Friday that delays in commissioning its expanded Zgounder mine dented its production in the third quarter, but said it’s on…
Africa
Exploration projects to watch: Eight companies hunting the globe for gold and critical metals
Exploration is the lifeblood of the mining industry and majors are always looking for junior explorers with prospective projects. Our snapshot this month looks at eight projects in Africa, Eastern…
Hummingbird says Pasofino Gold sale in the works
Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) said Thursday the potential acquisition by an unnamed company of its 53%-owned subsidiary Pasofino Gold (TSX-V: VEIN) has been opened to more potential bidders. Pasofino Gold, which owns…
Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says
The amount spent to find new mineral sources may grow little next year, even if gold prices continue their record run and President-elect Donald Trump cuts red tape, according to…
Newcore cuts best gold grades yet at Enchi project in Ghana
Drilling at Newcore Gold’s (TSXV: NCAU, US-OTC: NCAUF) Enchi project in Ghana has returned the highest-grade gold intercepts in its 10-year history, the company said Wednesday. Hole KBRC301 cut 1…
Uranium price to recover next year on shortage, Trump policy, Sprott CEO says
The price of uranium will rebound from its lowest level in a year as supply shortages, nuclear energy’s promise for clean energy and president-elect Donald Trump’s America-first security stance provide…
Friedland mulls listing African iron ore company on ASX
Mining magnate Robert Friedland is said to be planning to list his privately owned iron ore company, Ivanhoe Atlantic, on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) next year. The move, the…
Paladin shares sink as it cuts uranium output
The uranium miner revised down its production forecast for the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia.
Risks rise in Mali as junta holds Resolute CEO
Shares in Resolute Mining (ASX: RSG; LSE: RSG) lost a third of their value on Monday after the Australian gold miner said Mali’s military government detained CEO Terence Holohan and two senior…
Ross Beaty to receive TNM’s lifetime achievement award
Ross Beaty flipped the laptop around and pointed its camera to the sea. “That’s a whale-watching boat,” the veteran mining entrepreneur said from Bowen Island near Vancouver. “There’s been a…
Barrick CEO expects deal with Mali on new mining code by year-end
Sources cited by Reuters report that Mali is seeking around $500m in unpaid taxes from Barrick.
Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock
Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI; JSE: GFI) and AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU; JSE: ANG) said on Thursday that they have yet to make progress on their proposed joint venture in Ghana,…