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West Red Lake CEO Shane Williams speaks at the opening of the Madsen camp.
West Red Lake restarts Madsen mill, draws additional funding
20th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations at the Madsen mine in Ontario, marking a significant step toward production as gold prices... 


Gold assaying and refining conference in London.
South Africa’s Rand Refinery is world-leading gold market referee, LBMA highlights
19th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

With the gold price soaring sky-high, insight into the global gold assaying and refining standards that need to be upheld was intensively communicated this week at the conference of the London... 


Aurion, KoBold Metals strike Finland critical minerals exploration deal
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian explorer Aurion Resources has signed a deal with US-based KoBold Metals to advance critical minerals exploration on a portion of its Risti property in Finland. The agreement grants KoBold... 


Wishbone Gold abandons reverse takeover, refocuses on Australian gold assets
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed Wishbone Gold has scrapped its planned reverse takeover (RTO) of Evrensel Global Natural Resources, citing a strategic shift toward its existing gold assets in Australia. The decision... 


O3's main asset is a property adjacent to the Canadian Malartic complex.
Agnico Eagle completes acquisition of O3 Mining
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-listed Agnico Eagle Mines has completed its acquisition of O3 Mining, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian gold miner. Under the terms of the agreement,... 


G Mining Ventures joins multiple stock indices
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed G Mining Ventures (GMIN) has announced that its common shares have been selected for inclusion in several major stock indices, a milestone that reflects the company’s growing stature... 


Probe announces C$30m bought-deal placement
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian exploration company Probe Gold on Tuesday announced a C$30-million bought-deal private placement, the proceeds of which it would use to advance its Novador gold project and explore its... 


The Selebi mine
Premium Resources completes recapitalisation, appoints new CEO
19th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX-V-listed explorer Premium Resources has completed the recapitalisation of the company, including a C$46-million equity private placement and the equity conversion of its C$20.88-million term... 


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Platinum boosted by EU backing, LBMA wants action across gold value chain, mindfulness and vigilance grow crucial
19th March 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer unpacks platinum recently being given a major boost with EU backing; the London Bullion Market Association calling for action along the entire gold value chain;... 


Calibre's El Limon operation in Nicaragua
Top Calibre investor opposes Equinox’s $1.8bn takeover
19th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Calibre Mining’s top shareholder has come out against Equinox Gold's $1.8-billion bid for the gold miner, casting uncertainty on the biggest bullion deal so far this year. The combination of the... 


New World assembles experienced team to drive Arizona copper project
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Copper company New World on Tuesday announced the appointment of a COO and CFO as it continued to build out its senior leadership team to drive the development of its Antler copper project, in... 


Great Divide hits key milestones in path to production at Challenger
Great Divide hits key milestones in path to production at Challenger
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Great Divide Mining (GDM) is making strides in its efforts to bring the Challenger gold mine in Adelong, New South Wales, into production. The company has successfully completed Stage 1... 


Katoro halts investment in Haneti as focus shifts to its Canadian portfolio
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim-listed energy and precious minerals exploration and development company Katoro Gold has, following an extensive technical review of further opportunities at its 65%-owned Haneti project, in... 


Robex closes $130m syndicated facility agreement with Sprott
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Robex Resources has successfully closed its syndicated facility agreement, securing a senior secured debt facility of $130-million to finance the construction of the Kiniero gold... 


Perpetua added to VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, boosting Stibnite visibility
Perpetua added to VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, boosting Stibnite visibility
18th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perpetua Resources, listed on the Nasdaq and Toronto exchange, will be added to the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners Index and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), effective at market close... 


An image of the Sanbrado plant
West African reports positive results from studies at Burkina Faso project
18th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed unhedged gold mining company West African Resources has reported positive results for its resource estimation and scoping studies for a potential underground development beneath the... 


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... 


A gold bar being poured
Gold hits record high as tariff uncertainty fuels safe-haven demand
18th March 2025 By: Reuters

Gold prices scaled a record peak above the crucial $3 000-mark on Tuesday for the second time in a week, as investors sought cover from economic concerns fuelled by US President Donald Trump's... 


Southern Copper says 20 injured in attack at Peru mining project
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

A group of informal miners attacked facilities at an exploration project in southern Peru, injuring 20 workers and security guards, an official at concessionaire Southern Copper Corp said Monday.... 


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... 


An image showing maiden drilling at the Bibemi project
Oriole reports encouraging gold intersections from drilling programme in Cameroon
17th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Oriole Resources says the results from Phase 5 drilling at its 90%-owned Bibemi gold project, in Cameroon, have successfully demonstrated that the mineralisation continues between the... 


Kavango announces significant increase in underground potential at Zimbabwe project
17th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kavango Resources has announced a significant upgrade to the underground mining potential of Prospect 1 at the Hillside project in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. Kavango intersected a reef,... 


Trump-driven turbulence draws new investors into gold
Trump-driven turbulence draws new investors into gold
17th March 2025 By: Reuters

Investors seeking shelter from political and economic volatility triggered by the new US administration are increasingly moving into gold Exchange-Traded Funds, adding momentum to the market's... 


Newmont CEO Tom Palmer
Newmont CEO highlights ‘unmatched’ stability and growth potential in annual report
17th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US-headquartered miner Newmont CEO Tom Palmer has reaffirmed the company’s position as a leader in the gold and copper sectors, touting its “unmatched stability and growth potential” in the release... 


Updated study on Jelani Resources project under way
17th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and OTCQB-listed gold exploration and development company Lexington Gold’s joint venture (JV) Jelani Resources has engaged Bara Consulting to conduct an updated study on the Jelani Resources... 


Agnico Eagle invests in Colombian explorer Collective Mining
17th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Collective Mining has secured a C$63.4-million investment from Agnico Eagle Mines. Agnico Eagle has agreed to subscribe for 4 741 984 common shares at C$11 a... 


UBS boosts gold target to $3 200 as trade risks stay elevated
UBS boosts gold target to $3 200 as trade risks stay elevated
17th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

UBS Group became the latest bank to raise its price outlook for gold on increasing chances of a protracted global trade war — a scenario that analysts expect will continue to drive investors to... 


Ramelius sets sights on 500 000 oz/y with Spartan merger
Ramelius sets sights on 500 000 oz/y with Spartan merger
17th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Ramelius Resources on Monday announced that it would buy developer Spartan Resources in a cash-and-scrip transaction that valued the smaller company at A$2.4-billion. Ramelius... 


An image of the Driefontein gold mine
Sibanye-Stillwater confirms loss of life at Driefontein
14th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Global miner Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed that an employee died following a tramming incident at its Driefontein gold mine, in Carletonville on the West Rand, earlier this week. This follows... 


Gold bars
Gold breaks through $3 000 as Trump turbocharges record rally
14th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold prices passed $3 000 an ounce for the first time ever, driven higher by a central bank buying spree, economic fragility worldwide, and President Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the rules of... 


The Constancia mine
Wheaton reports record financial results for 2024
14th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Wheaton Precious Metals has announced impressive financial and operational results for the year 2024, achieving record revenue, adjusted net earnings, and operating cash flow, largely... 


Catalyst achieves first stoping ore at Plutonic East
Catalyst achieves first stoping ore at Plutonic East
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's Catalyst Metals on Friday announce the successful achievement of first stoping ore at its Plutonic East mine, marking a milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion within the Plutonic... 


Rio Tinto backs US recycling project as tariffs upend scrap flow
14th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Rio Tinto Group is investing in Exurban, a company planning to build an Indiana plant to recover metals from mobile phones, computers and other electronic waste, just as the Trump administration’s... 


Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
Iamgold's Côté receives C$1.48m from govt for green transition
14th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The Côté gold mine in Sudbury, owned by precious metals miner Iamgold, is set to receive a boost toward reducing its environmental footprint, thanks to a C$1.48-million investment from the federal... 


Image of drill core from the Tulu Kapi project
Tulu Kapi gold project, Ethiopia – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Approvals and other preparations are progressing well towards an all-parties signing of the project financing agreement and the launch of major works. 


Image of gold nugget
Woodlark gold project, Papua New Guinea – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold exploration and development company Geopacific Resources is set to undertake extensive drilling and deliver a definitive feasibility study by year-end. 


Image of gold nuggets
Rebecca-Roe gold project, Australia
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Gold producer Ramelius Resources aims to create a new mining hub in an underexplored mining region, which it plans to take advantage of with its proven hub-and-spoke model.  


Image of drill rig at the Mercur gold project
Mercur gold project, US
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Pure gold mine developer Revival Gold is targeting potential openpit heap-leach production of up to 100 000 oz/y of gold over a nine- to ten-year mine life. 


Image of Chile flag and periodic table symbol for copper/gold/silver/molybdenum
Salvador Division, Chile
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/gold/silver/molybdenum mine in the Atacama region. 


4IR INTRODUCTION Baletsema has successfully introduced a range of 4IR solutions to Tier 1 mining companies
Tech, innovation driving 4IR adoption
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry moves towards adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies through increased automation and data-driven decision-making, mining consulting company Baletsema... 


LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 


Image of mound of gold
Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its project. 


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