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Barton appoints credit adviser for Challenger Stage 1 financing
Barton appoints credit adviser for Challenger Stage 1 financing
Updated 1 hour 51 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Barton Gold has appointed Bedrock Advisory Partners to manage the credit component of its financing process for targeted Stage 1 operations at its Challenger gold project in South... 


Seequent Segment Director Mining Dr Janina Elliott.
Critical minerals pipeline thin, greenfield exploration budgets flat
Updated 2 hours 24 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

Despite mining being essential for the survival of the global economy, the mining industry’s critical minerals pipeline remains thin and its greenfield exploration budgets flat. Pressure on mines... 


Felix Gold makes new senior appointments
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Felix Gold has appointed two senior executives to strengthen its management team as the company advances towards development and planned operations in the US. The company on Monday... 


Alamos plans 20 000 t/d Island Gold expansion with NPV of $12bn
Alamos plans 20 000 t/d Island Gold expansion with NPV of $12bn
Updated 7 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Alamos Gold on Tuesday unveiled plans to expand its Island Gold District (IGD) operation in Ontario to 20 000 t/d, creating one of Canada’s largest and lowest-cost gold mines,... 


Bellavista transaction ‘transformative’ for Pickle Crow, says project partner
4th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold developer First Mining Gold says the proposed transaction involving a majority stake in the Pickle Crow gold project, in Ontario, is expected to accelerate the project’s development. First... 


Beyers Nel
Harmony on track to meet full-year guidance; higher gold prices boosts cash flow
3rd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Gold and copper producer Harmony Gold Mining Company has announced that it expects to report a solid financial performance for the six-month period ended December 31, 2025, supported by elevated... 


Plant construction is already under way.
Revised study confirms A$1.4bn free cash flow from TGME project
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed Theta Gold Mines has delivered an uplift in the value of its TGME gold mine project in Mpumalanga, South Africa, following the completion of a revised feasibility study confirming... 


BHP's innovative Xplor programme in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting BHP’s biggest-ever explorer-technology-data bootcamp
3rd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is hosting the most intensive mineral systems thrust ever conducted by the exploration advancement programme being innovatively implemented by major mining company BHP. Brought... 


The Damang gold mine in Ghana
Ghana offers levy cut as sweetener for higher gold royalty regime, lobby says
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's finance minister has offered to cut a mining levy by two percentage points to help push through a new gold royalty regime that mining companies warn could deter investment, the head of the... 


ECR identifies Raglan offtake partner 
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed ECR Minerals says it has identified a proposed offtake partner for production from the Raglan project in Queensland, Australia. Formal documentation and contractual agreements are now... 


Serabi says operations continue after incidents at Palito and Coringa
3rd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Brazil-focused gold producer Serabi Gold has confirmed that mining and milling operations at its Palito Complex and Coringa mine were not disrupted following recent incidents at the sites. The... 


EPBC approval granted for Medallion's Ravensthorpe
EPBC approval granted for Medallion's Ravensthorpe
3rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold developer Medallion Metals has received final federal environmental approval for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project (RGP), clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the development of its sulphide... 


Equinox Gold reports AI-supported discovery at Valentine mine
3rd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold producer Equinox Gold has announced a new, AI-supported gold discovery at its Valentine mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company confirmed Minotaur Zone, located 8 km north-west of the... 


Gold bullion and Krugerrands
Gold’s bull run seen intact despite steep pullback
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Despite a historic pullback in gold and silver prices, triggered by the sharpest two-session sell-off in decades, analysts see the metal's bull run continuing and expect it to notch fresh record... 


An image of the Ergo Mining operations
DRDGOLD concludes wage negotiations at Ergo operations
2nd February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Wage negotiations at Johannesburg- and New York-listed DRDGOLD’s Ergo Mining operations have been finalised, following the conclusion of a single wage agreement with organised labour, the company... 


African Pioneer raises £1.8m to advance Namibian copper/gold projects
2nd February 2026 By: Darren Parker

London-listed African Pioneer has raised £1.8-million through a large equity fundraising to fund further technical work at its Ongombo and Ongeama copper/gold projects, in Namibia, and to support... 


Eldorado Gold's Skouries project in Greece
Eldorado Gold to buy Foran Mining in $2.8bn deal to deepen copper exposure
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Eldorado Gold said on Monday it would acquire Canada's Foran Mining in a deal valuing the copper-focused developer at about C$3.8-billion ($2.79-billion), adding a second near-term growth project... 


West Wits Mining chairperson Michael Quinert.
Joburg’s gold revival outlook strengthened still further as resource estimate surges
2nd February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The latest compliant mineral resource estimate of the Witwatersrand Basin project of Sydney-listed West Wits Mining is up 2.2-million ounces, which strengthens the gold revival of Johannesburg,... 


Goldplat expects 2026 results to beat market expectations
2nd February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Aim-listed Goldplat is expecting its results for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, to materially exceed prevailing market expectations, supported by higher gold prices, increased volumes and... 


Gold nuggets
Wia concludes Côte d’Ivoire gold asset sale to Santa Fe
2nd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Wia Gold has successfully completed the disposal of its noncore gold exploration interests in Côte d’Ivoire to fellow listed miner Santa Fe Minerals. Wia in November last year... 


Brightstar raises A$180m to fund WA gold growth
Brightstar raises A$180m to fund WA gold growth
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Brightstar Resources on Monday unveiled a A$180-million capital raise through a A$175-million institutional placement and a A$5-million share purchase plan (SPP) to fund growth in gold... 


JP Morgan sees gold at $6 300/oz by year-end on robust central‑bank, investor demand
JP Morgan sees gold at $6 300/oz by year-end on robust central‑bank, investor demand
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

JP Morgan said late on Sunday it expects demand from central banks and investors to drive gold prices to $6 300 per ounce by year-end. Gold extended its fall on Monday to $4 677.17 per ounce, as... 


Gold, silver selloff deepens after CME hikes margins
Gold, silver selloff deepens after CME hikes margins
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

Gold and silver extended falls on Monday after CME Group raised margin requirements following a sharp selloff in precious metals last week on US President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh... 


Forrestania secures full ownership of Mt Palmer project
Forrestania secures full ownership of Mt Palmer project
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals explorer and developer Forrestania Resources has moved to consolidate its Western Australian gold portfolio after entering into binding agreements to acquire full ownership of the Mt... 


Alicanto shareholders approve Mt Henry gold acquisition
Alicanto shareholders approve Mt Henry gold acquisition
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Alicanto Minerals has secured shareholder approval for its acquisition of the 915 000 oz Mt Henry gold project in Western Australia, paving the way for transaction completion in... 


Santana finalises council access deal for Bendigo-Ophir gold project
2nd February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed developer Santana has concluded its long-running land access arrangements under the Crown Minerals Act with the Central Otago District Council (CODC), securing access over council... 


South Africa-based Orion Minerals is using the programme to apply modern data analytics and mineral systems thinking across its large Northern Cape tenement package to identify new discovery opportunities beyond known deposits.
BHP selects largest-ever intake for 2026 Xplor exploration programme
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major BHP has selected ten early-stage exploration and technology companies for its 2026 Xplor programme, marking the largest cohort since the initiative was launched in 2023. Now in its... 


Bellavista buys FireFly's Ontario assets for up to A$86m
Bellavista buys FireFly's Ontario assets for up to A$86m
2nd February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets to ASX-listed Bellavista Resources for a total scrip consideration of a deemed aggregate value of up to A$86.1-million, as the... 


Sleeping Giant mine
Abcourt inks $30m debt facility and offtake deal with Glencore
1st February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-based gold developer Abcourt Mines has closed a senior secured debt financing facility of up to $30-million and an offtake agreement with commodities major Glencore. Abcourt will supply... 


Sierra Nevada Gold lands copper/gold project in Saudi
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Sierra Nevada Gold has been awarded the large-scale As Safra copper/gold project in Saudi Arabia, securing a district-scale exploration opportunity in one of the world’s most prospective... 


Centerra suspends Langeloth operations after explosion injures four
Centerra suspends Langeloth operations after explosion injures four
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold miner Centerra Gold has suspended operations at its Langeloth metallurgical facility in Pennsylvania, US, following an explosion that injured four people late on Thursday. The... 


Rio Tinto's QIT operation in Madagascar
Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold
30th January 2026 By: Reuters

Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on new mining permits for most minerals, the government said late on Thursday, but the suspension on gold permits will remain due to regulatory... 


Hamak regains full ownership of Nimba gold project; Ghana due diligence advances
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

LSE- and OTCQB-listed Hamak Strategy has regained 100% ownership of its Nimba gold project, in Liberia, at zero upfront cost, following the termination of its joint venture (JV) with ASX-listed... 


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