Mining
Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing
A prosecutor confirmed there had been a mine collapse in the village of Zamboye near the border with Cameroon but said the number of deaths and other details were still being established.
Twenty-eight killed by landslide at illegal Angolan gold mine
Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’
Dutch prosecutors drop Samos case against Israeli businessman Dan Gertler
Mining CEO: M&A likely to ramp up as gold prices surge
B2Gold leader says company has big growth profile following 25% rise in stock price; expects acquisitions to ramp up in the industry, but says BTG isn’t shopping.
Gold & Silver Miners Finally Outperform the Metals
After months of underperformance, gold and silver mining stocks are finally outpacing their underlying metals. But is this a new era of opportunity, or a temporary blip?
Mithril Silver and Gold prices skyrocket on new discovery
Australian company shares rise more than 200% after drill results released from Mexican mining operation.
Mexican mining laws under scrutiny as leadership change approaches
Proposals to ban any new open-pit mining operations under question as first woman elected president prepares to take office.
S&P Global: Gold discoveries dropping among miners
Last year was the first time in 30 years that gold miners made no major gold discoveries.
Gold Market Update: Bullion Soars as Gold Miners Begin Their Rally
As we head into 2025, the gold market is witnessing a remarkable sequence of ‘events.’
Week in miners: Harmony drops, Perseus buys and silver supply lags
Last week brought a mixed-bag of precious metals mining news. Harmony reported an increase in net profits but had a stock price drop of about 9%.
2024: Gold and Silver Miners Outperform: A Year of Record Profits
Miners make considerable gains in cash flow in 2024, sparking speculation that the industry could be poised for an even bigger move up
US exploring limited easing of sanctions on Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Gertler in 2017 and 2018, accusing him of leveraging his friendship with former Congo President Joseph Kabila to secure lucrative mining deals.
Explosion in Pakistan coal mine kills 12 miners
Coal mine accidents, which are common on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, are results of gas build-ups, lack of safety gear, and poor working conditions.
