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Granules of 99.99% pure silver at the Krastsvetmet non-ferrous metals plant in Russia.
Silver soars to record high, riding gold's coattails
9th October 2025 By: Reuters

Silver prices shot to a record high on Wednesday, buoyed by gold's bull run and growing investor demand for hard assets amid persistent geopolitical and economic risks, as well as expectations of... 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne.
Promote growth, transformation together, Minerals Council South Africa urges
8th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 


HSBC raises 2025 average silver price forecast to $38.56 per ounce
HSBC raises 2025 average silver price forecast to $38.56 per ounce
8th October 2025 By: Reuters

HSBC on Wednesday raised its average silver price forecasts for 2025 to $38.56/oz from $35.14/oz citing expectations for high gold prices, renewed investor demand, and anticipated volatile... 


man at materials conveyor
Global materials sector contracts but profitability holds firm amid shift to gold, copper, aluminium – McKinsey
8th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The global materials industry saw revenues decline in 2024, with metals and mining contracting by 6% to about $3-trillion, even as profitability remained strong and profit pools continued to shift... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 


An image of Hecla president and CEO Rob Krcmarov
US Forest Service approves Hecla’s Montana project
7th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The US Forest Service has issued the final decision notice and finding of no significant impact for NYSE-listed Hecla Mining Company’s 100%-owned Libby copper/silver exploration project in Lincoln... 


Alaska
US backs Alaskan Ambler Mining District with new federal investment, road approval
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The US government has taken two major steps to advance development in Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District — approving the long-delayed Ambler road project and taking an equity stake in Trilogy... 


Manuka targets early 2026 for Wonawinta restart
26th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Manuka Resources said on Friday that it was moving ahead with financing talks to restart silver and gold production at its Wonawinta processing plant in New South Wales, buoyed by record... 


Blue Moon Metals launches C$60m bought-deal financing
25th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Blue Moon Metals has announced a C$60-million bought-deal public offering to fund development and exploration across its portfolio of polymetallic projects. The financing, led by... 


An image showing a gold bar pour
Heraeus explores implications of US Fed cut on precious metals
22nd September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Falling interest rates may be supportive of precious metal prices in the medium term, particularly if inflation holds up and real interest rates turn negative, global technology group Heraeus... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 


Gold coin
Gold price continues to soar as dollar sentiment weakens
8th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As global investor sentiment takes its toll on the dollar, gold demand has continued to surge as a safe haven asset, reaching an all-time high trading price of $3 592/oz in the week ended September... 


Pan American Silver closes MAG Silver acquisition
5th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE-listed Pan American Silver said on Thursday it had completed its acquisition of MAG Silver, adding a 44% stake in the Juanicipio silver mine in Mexico to its portfolio along with two... 


Silver Institute highlights US, India as key drivers of investment demand as prices top $40/oz
Silver Institute highlights US, India as key drivers of investment demand as prices top $40/oz
2nd September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Global silver investment remains concentrated in just four countries – the US, India, Germany and Australia – which together account for about 80% of bar and coin demand, according to a new report... 


Luca expands land package with concession purchase near Mexican mine
29th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Luca Mining has struck a deal with Fresnillo to acquire a mining concession that directly surrounds its Tahuehueto mine in Durango, Mexico. The Vancouver-headquartered company said... 


The Cannington mine in Queensland
Cannington output scaled down amid underground challenges
28th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner South32 has cut production expectations at its Cannington silver, lead and zinc operation in north-west Queensland, after a review of the mine plan highlighted rising underground... 


Africa hosts a critical mineral treasure chest.
African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 


Continuous reef extraction.
New mining technology is pointing to continuous round-the-clock operation on many fronts
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 


US adds copper, silver and potash to draft list of critical minerals
US adds copper, silver and potash to draft list of critical minerals
26th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The US government has proposed adding copper, silver and potash to its list of critical minerals for the first time. The Department of the Interior on Monday released a draft 2025 list of 54... 


Americas Gold and Silver reports high-grade drill results at Galena, completes share consolidation
25th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Americas Gold and Silver on Friday announced the discovery of a high-grade extension of the 149 Vein at its Galena Complex in Idaho, US, with drill intercepts including 24 913... 


Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser
Gold Fields lifts interim dividend as profit surges on higher gold price, strong production
22nd August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Globally diversified gold miner Gold Fields has declared a dividend of R7 a share for the six months ended June 30, compared with the dividend of R3 a share declared for the first half of the 2024... 


Excellon secures $7.5m Glencore financing to restart Peru silver mine
21st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Excellon has announced a financing and offtake agreement with Glencore to support the restart of its past-producing Mallay silver mine in Peru. The deal provides for up to $7.5-million... 


CrossBoundary 16 MW solar farm for QIT Madagascar Minerals mine.
Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


Denarius records first revenue as Colombia project ramps up
15th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian junior company Denarius Metals has generated its first revenues during the second quarter ended June 30, after production got under way at its Zancudo gold/silver project, in Colombia, in... 


The Los Gatos mine
First Majestic posts record second-quarter earnings, revenue
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Silver and gold miner First Majestic Silver Corporation has reported record financial results of the second quarter, ended June 30, with net earnings of $56.6-million – a significant improvement on... 


HSBC raises silver price outlook on gold strength, geopolitical risks
HSBC raises silver price outlook on gold strength, geopolitical risks
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

HSBC has lifted its silver price forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027, citing strong support from high gold prices and safe-haven demand in the face of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold holds costs below 2% amid peers averaging 15%-plus
4th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has managed to repress costs to below 2% amid peer gold mining companies averaging above 15%. “We maintain cost... 


The Galena mine in Idaho
Americas Gold and Silver lifts Q2 silver output by 54%
30th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner  Americas Gold and Silver has reported a 54% quarter-on-quarter increase in silver production in the second quarter of 2025, delivering 689 000 oz of silver compared with 446... 


Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports profit bump as copper costs shrink
30th July 2025 By: Reuters

Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported net profit rose 10% in the second quarter, helped by lower mining costs and a good performance from its copper byproducts business even... 


Peter Rockandel
Former Lundin CEO Rockandel joining infor to seize on mining deals
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Peter Rockandel, former chief executive officer of Canadian metals producer Lundin Mining Corp., is planning to capitalize on the recent uptick in mining financing and deal flow as he returns to... 


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