Mining News

SSR Mining to Divest 80% of Çopler Gold Mine to Cengiz Holding in $1.5B Deal

SSR Mining added that it is also reviewing its remaining assets in Turkey, including its 20% earned interest in the Hod Maden Project development project.

Hecla Mining's Casa Berardi Sale Faces Delay Over First Nation Consultation

Divesting Casa Berardi is central to Hecla’s strategic repositioning, as the company seeks to optimize its asset portfolio.

Equinox Gold Valentine Mine to Boost Canada Output to 500K Ounces

Analyst Jeremy Hoy estimates the company’s combined production, including mines in California and Nicaragua, could reach 800,000 ounces this year.

Newmont Commits $800M to Extend Cerro Negro Mine Life

Argentine Economic Minister Luis Caputo confirmed the arrangement, highlighting its economic significance.

Illegal gold mining surges into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, threatening rivers and lives

Peru’s high commissioner for the fight against illegal mining, Rodolfo García Esquerre, acknowledged as much during a television interview in early February.

Nevada Gold Mines Dispute Escalates as Newmont Notifies Barrick of Default

Under the agreement, Barrick has 30 days to remedy the issue or initiate corrective action, failing which the dispute could proceed to a Nevada court.

New polling shows overwhelming opposition to the proposed Resolution Copper mine

More than 16,000 acres of wildlands would be destroyed, including habitat for hundreds of migratory birds and a diverse array of other species, some of them endangered.

Kinross Gold Reports All-Time High Earnings for 2025

Kinross returned $752.4 million to shareholders in 2025, including $600.3 million in share repurchases and a 17% dividend increase.

Barrick Secures 10-Year Permit Renewal for Loulo Gold Mine in Mali

The renewal follows negotiations tied to Mali’s 2023 mining code, which introduced higher royalties and expanded state participation in mining ventures.

Majestic Gold Halts Yantai Operations Following Regional Safety Directive

Majestic stated it will provide updates as more information becomes available regarding restart timelines.

First Gold at San Agustin Prompts Heliostar to Upgrade 2026 Guidance

The open-pit operation now becomes Heliostar’s second producing asset, alongside its La Colorada mine in Sonora.

Failed Rio Tinto-Glencore talks show big copper deals are hard to do

Under U.K. rules, Rio can’t pursue Glencore for at least six months, except in specific circumstances, such as a rival suitor emerging.

World Copper Signs Non-Binding LOI to Acquire Brassie Creek Project in British Columbia

The test data underlying the historical exploration summary has not been verified by a qualified person.

Eldorado Gold and Foran Merger to Create Major Gold-Copper Producer

Upon closing, Eldorado and Foran shareholders will own roughly 76% and 24% of the combined entity, respectively.

Capstone restarts copper production at Chilean mine even as strike continues

More than 600 union members at the mine downed tools on January 2 after collective bargaining failed to reach an agreement.

Gold Resource Corporation and Goldgroup Mining Announce $372M Merger

The transaction will be completed through a reverse triangular merger, with GRC becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldgroup.

FAST-41 Approval Speeds Up Liberty Gold’s Black Pine Development

The company expects to enter a structured schedule coordination phase with relevant federal and state agencies within the next 60 days.

Torex Gold Lifts 2026 Production Outlook, Forecasts Robust Cash Flow

All-in sustaining costs (AISC) are guided at $1,750 to $1,850 per ounce of gold equivalent sold, modestly higher year-on-year.

West Red Lake Gold Starts Commercial Production at Madsen Mine

For the first quarter of 2026, mill feed will primarily come from the high-grade 4447 zone in South Austin, with expected average grades exceeding 6 grams per tonne gold.

Rio Tinto's bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP

Equally, BHP may decide it is better to do nothing, some analysts say.

Mount Milligan Copper-Gold Mine Expansion Approved Through 2035

The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) confirmed the decision after completing a nine-month assessment of the mine owner’s application to operate at a higher production rate.

Northern Star Downgrades FY26 Gold Output Guidance After December Quarter Slump

Lower sales across all three production centres are expected to pressure costs.

Ethiopia’s Tulu Kapi Gold Mine Nears Construction Following $340M Funding Boost

Early-stage works are underway, including staff housing, power connections and road access, as preparations intensify for full construction.

Golden Lake Secures Jewel Ridge Mining Lease in Nevada

The agreement carries a seven-year term, requiring annual lease payments of US$25,000 and a minimum of US$1 million in exploration and development spending during the first three years.

Hemlo Mining Achieves Seamless Gold Mine Takeover, First Pour Completed

The company began trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on December 2.