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The Keno Hill silver mine in Yukon
Hecla reports first profitable quarter for Keno Hill
2nd May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Hecla Mining’s Keno Hill operation in Canada’s Yukon Territory posted its first profitable quarter under company ownership, even as power disruptions curbed throughput and... 


GR Silver halts field work in Mexico amid security push
30th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed GR Silver Mining has temporarily suspended field activities at its Plomosas silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, citing a proactive move in response to regional security issues. The... 


A mine operated by Hindustran Zinc
Hindustan Zinc reports higher profit on jump in prices, production
25th April 2025 By: Reuters

Hindustan Zinc, the world's third-biggest zinc producer, reported a jump in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, supported by higher production and rising prices of the metal. The company's... 


Fresnillo shares dive 10% as first-quarter silver output drops 9%
Fresnillo shares dive 10% as first-quarter silver output drops 9%
23rd April 2025 By: Reuters

Shares in Mexico-focused miner Fresnillo slumped as much as 10% in early trade on Wednesday after the company reported about a 9% decline in first-quarter silver production, hurt partly by work... 


Gold trinkets
Rand Refinery deepens support to prior mentees in mentorship programme
22nd April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gold and silver refiner Rand Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive growth and enterprise development in the local jewellery sector, as its Silver and Gold Mentorship Programme enters... 


Newmont sold the Porcupine mine to Discovery Silver as part of a larger asset divestiture programme.
Discovery Silver completes Porcupine deal
16th April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals company Discovery Silver has officially joined the ranks of Canadian gold producers with the closing of its acquisition of Newmont’s Porcupine operations in Ontario. The... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane, senior policy analyst, public affairs and transformation Fundiswa Ndaba, and senior executive, public affairs and transformation Tebello Chabana.
Minerals Council scoring big on South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation front
9th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Minerals Council South Africa has been scoring big on the transformation front, going well beyond compliance, and hopes are now high that the upcoming Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development... 


CHIETA CEO Yershen Pillay.
Platinum-based green hydrogen on way to becoming South Africa’s new gold – CHIETA
8th April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize the platinum group metals (PGMs)-linked green... 


Heraeus platinum ingots
Precious metals unable to avoid wide-ranging sell-offs amid Trump tariffs
7th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although precious metals dodged the reciprocal import tariffs that US President Donald Trump announced last week, they were unable to avoid the wide-ranging sell-off that hit most assets, Heraeus... 


Silver bars
Silver hits over eight-week low as market frets about industrial demand
4th April 2025 By: Reuters

Prices of silver dropped to over eight-week lows on Friday as concerns about demand for the industrial precious metal dominated sentiment due to recession fears stemming from US President Donald... 


Silver and gold coins minted by the Perth Mint
Perth Mint's March gold sales hit 4-month high, silver up 48% m/m
2nd April 2025 By: Reuters

The Perth Mint's gold product sales in March rose to a four-month high, while silver sales rose 48% from the previous month, the refiner said on Thursday, driven by strong demand. The Perth Mint,... 


Paul Miller.
To reclaim global mining status, South Africa must restore trust – Paul Miller
2nd April 2025 By: Martin Creamer

If South Africa wants to reclaim its position in the global mining industry, half-measures just won’t cut it. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) needs to go beyond admitting... 


Silver bars
Trade war saps Canadian share-sale market despite metals deals
1st April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Volatility from trade tensions with the US kept a lid on Canada’s market for equity deals in the first quarter, even as activity in precious metals perked up. Canada-listed firms raised just... 


Sun Silver appoints former chief geologist of Barrick
1st April 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-focused Sun Silver on Tuesday announced the appointment of Keith Woods as exploration manager, further strengthening the company’s technical team as it advances the Maverick Springs silver/gold... 


gold bars
Global gold-backed ETF holdings soar to $268bn in value
31st March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

German technology group Hereaus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold continues to enjoy strong support from institutional investors and price increases invoked by uncertainty on... 


Master Drilling robotic arm.
Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
27th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


Saudi Arabia awards exploration leases to some major miners
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Major mining companies including India’s Vedanta and China’s Zijin Mining Group have been awarded leases to explore for metals in Saudi Arabia, part of the kingdom’s push to expand the industry.... 


Global silver market under strain as tariffs trigger dislocation
Global silver market under strain as tariffs trigger dislocation
18th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The global silver market is under stress as trade-war concerns unsettle investors, with key indicators flashing red, millions of ounces on the move between trading hubs and months of disruption in... 


LBMA CE Ruth Crowell.
Action needed along entire gold value chain from ‘rock to ring’, LBMA event is told
17th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In terms of sustainability and responsible sourcing, the 2025 focus of the independent London-based precious metals association – the LBMA – will be on mandatory disclosure, recycled gold and... 


Tertiary drill core sample from Mushima North project
Tertiary confirms more silver, base metal mineralisation at Mushima North
17th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has confirmed more silver, copper and zinc mineralisation at its majority-owned Mushima North project, in Zambia, following additional assay results received from... 


The Inmaculada operation
Hochschild reports strongest financial results in 13 years, restores dividend
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Hochschild Mining on Wednesday restored its dividend policy as the company announced its best financial performance in 13 years.  The London-listed company reported... 


Sun Silver steps into antimony race
Sun Silver steps into antimony race
5th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

As geopolitical uncertainty intensifies, Australia-listed Sun Silver is moving to position itself as a key participant in the supply of US-sourced antimony – a critical mineral essential to... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel.
Harmony investing R2bn in underground gold mines, earmarking R1bn for surface gold
4th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

During this financial year, South Africa’s largest gold mining company will be investing more than R3-billion in its South African assets. “We're on an exciting growth path,” Harmony Gold CEO... 


La Colorada
Pan American reports record free cash flow
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based, Latin America-focused Pan American Silver has reported record free cash flow for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, supported by strong metal prices, expanding margins, and... 


Cobalt Blue diversifies, proposes name change
Cobalt Blue diversifies, proposes name change
18th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Cobalt Blue Holdings (COB) on Tuesday announced an earn-in agreement with AuKing Mining for the Halls Creek project in Kimberley, Western Australia. The earn-in agreement diversifies... 


Coeur completes acquisition of SilverCrest
17th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Coeur Mining said on Friday that it had completed the acquisition of SilverCrest Metals. Under the terms of the transaction, Coeur acquired all of the issued and outstanding common... 


London Bullion Market Associaion CEO Ruth Crowell.
When informal gold mining becomes illegal, the Mr Bigs can take advantage, LBMA warns
14th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

One of the major subjects the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) talked to governments about at the Investing in African Mining Indaba was how to move an informal gold mining landscape to a... 


Keno Hill in Yukon
Hecla maintains stable silver output forecast despite Keno Hill headwinds
14th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based silver miner Hecla Mining is forecasting strong production levels across its portfolio in 2025, with consolidated silver output expected to range between 15.5-million and 17-million... 


Rio Grande lists on Canadian Securities Exchange
11th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on Monday welcomed Rio Grande Resources to its exchange following a spin-out transaction by Foremost Clean Energy. The new Vancouver-based exploration... 


Polymetals raises A$35m for Australian silver and zinc mine
10th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Polymetals Resources has announced a A$35-million capital raise as it continues to advance its Endeavor silver/zinc mine in New South Wales. The company has received commitments for a... 


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