Mining

At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan, sources say

Sudan is one of Africa's largest gold producers, but the vast majority of its gold is produced through dangerous artisan mining techniques and later smuggled out of the country.

[ILLUSTRATIVE] Gold mining residues are piled up near a residential area, in the village of Banat in River Nile state, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, on June 6, 2022.
A still from a video taken of a collapse of a gold mine in the Central African Republic on August 20 2026

Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing

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Twenty-eight killed by landslide at illegal Angolan gold mine

During an archaeological survey, researchers from the Maritime Encounters, University of Gothenburg, identified six previously unregistered Bronze Age mines in Spain, May 23, 2026.

Six previously unknown Bronze Age mines found in Spain, some 150 more remain ‘undiscovered’


This mining CEO called $2,500 an ounce in 2024, now he predicts $3,000

Micro-cap Canadian business leader expects institutional demand for gold and junior miners to rise, leading to the next increase in prices

 Gold Price Prediction

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 News

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?

 Gold and Silver Miners Finally Outperform the Metals

Mithril Silver and Gold prices skyrocket on new discovery

Australian company shares rise more than 200% after drill results released from Mexican mining operation.

 Mithril Silver and Gold prices skyrocket on new discovery

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.

 Mexican mining laws under scrutiny as leadership change approaches

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 discoveries dropping among miners

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.’

 Gold Market Update: Bullion Soars as Gold Miners Begin Their Rally

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%.

 Week in miners: Harmony drops, Perseus buys and silver supply lags

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

 2024: The Year of the Miners

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.

 The KCD open pit gold mine at the Kibali mining site in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, May 1, 2014.