US markets fall, June 22-26
A surge in coronavirus cases in parts of the United States undermined market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.31% to 25,015.55 and the S&P 500 dropped 2.86% to…
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Mining companies failing to account for impact on women: report
Despite an increasing focus on ESG, mining companies are failing to consider the disproportionate effects of mining on women and girls, says a report released today by independent research organization…
Probe Metals extends gold zones at Val-d’Or East
Probe Metals (TSX: PRB; US-OTC: PROBF) has released assay results for drill holes completed at its wholly owned Val-d’Or East property, which covers 119 sq. km near Val-d’Or, Quebec. According…
‘It’s giving back’: Banyan Gold CEO Tara Christie on her lifelong roots in the Yukon
Banyan Gold (TSXV: BYN) president and CEO Tara Christie was juggling the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and at the same time, began a new role. Like many parents…
Newmont restarts mines as restrictions ease
With restrictions on mining due to the coronavirus pandemic starting to ease, Newmont (TSX: NGT; NYSE: NEM) is back on track with all but one of its mines – Musselwhite…
US markets fall, May 11-15: Franco-Nevada, Hecla, Coeur, Newmont
As decisions about reopening businesses continued to vary from state to state in the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.73% to 23,685.42, while the S&P 500 dropped 2.31%…
Mining in Mexico to restart
Mining in Mexico, the world’s largest silver producing country, is set to fully resume next week as authorities implement a gradual nationwide return to a “new normal,” which will see…
Precipitate Gold turns to second property near Pueblo Veijo following Barrick deal
After signing a deal with Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) to earn a 70% stake in its Pueblo Grande project in the Dominican Republic earlier this month, Precipitate Gold…
CIBC raises gold price forecast; shares top stock picks
CIBC is increasing its gold price forecast to US$1,725 per oz. in 2020 and US$1,800 per oz. in 2021, up from its previous estimates of US$1,600 per oz. for both…
South America divided on coronavirus measures
South American countries have taken varying approaches to containing the spread of COVID-19, ranging from leaving it to states and cities to handle the virus to implementing aggressive lockdowns and…
Barrick inks option deals with Precipitate Gold and Golden Minerals
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) has inked two earn-in agreements in as many days on projects in the Dominican Republic and Argentina. The gold major is earning a 70%…
Exploding Costs: An analysis of Galore Creek
The mining industry is fraught with capital cost overruns — a quick internet search will turn up many examples. The results quickly highlight that as many as two-thirds of mining…