China’s Zijin Mining clinches US$2.6 billion Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive
Zijin Mining has acquired controlling shares in Chifeng Gold for US$2.6 billion as part of its expansion strategy amid increasing resource nationalism.
Czech Draslovka to Supply Cyanide to One of the World's Largest Gold Miners
Czech Draslovka secures a contract to supply cyanide to a leading gold mining company.
Court convicts man caught with nearly half a kilogram of gold on BR-174 in Roraima
A man was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for illegally transporting nearly half a kilogram of gold, valued at R$ 123,500, which was confiscated during a police chase.
Bahia judge resumes billion-dollar gold business between Chinese and Canadians
A Bahia judge has overturned a previous decision that suspended a billion-dollar gold mining deal involving Canadian and Chinese firms in Brazil.
Christos Balaskas: Greece will be one of the three largest gold producers in the EU by the end of 2026
Greece is expected to become one of the three largest producers of gold and copper in the EU by 2026, joining Sweden and Finland.
Miner is convicted for illegal possession of gold in the Yanomami Indigenous Land
A miner has been sentenced for illegally possessing gold extracted from Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil's Roraima region.
Man dies after being buried at a garimpo in Ariquemes, RO; three are injured
A man died and three others were injured when a hillside collapsed at a gold mining site in Ariquemes, Brazil.
Peru seizes an illegal gold bar worth $600,000 that was to be exported to India
A gold bar valued at $600,000, originating from illegal mining in the Peruvian Amazon, was seized in Peru en route to India according to a statement from the Prosecutor's Office.
A historical finding in China: 1,100 tons of gold discovered underground
A huge deposit of gold has been found in Hunan province, China, potentially altering the global gold map.
Fuel crisis forces gold miner to send two-thirds of workers home
A fuel crisis linked to the Middle East conflict has compelled Blue Cap Mining to suspend operations and send two-thirds of its workforce home in Western Australia.
Indigenous people block access to Altamira airport (PA) in protest against mining
Indigenous women organized a protest blocking access to the Altamira airport in Pará, opposing a gold mining project by Belo Sun in the Xingu River area.
Indigenous people block access to Altamira airport in protest against mining company Belo Sun
Indigenous protesters blocked access to the Altamira airport in Brazil, demanding the cancellation of a gold mining project by Belo Sun.
An Ocean of Gold Hidden Beneath the Earth! This City is Known as the 'Gold Capital'
Johannesburg, South Africa, is recognized as the 'Gold Capital of the World,' having extracted nearly 40% of the gold ever mined in history.
Where there are more termites... is there gold beneath?
Recent research suggests that termite mounds may indicate the presence of gold underground, based on studies conducted in Australia.
South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining activities near Johannesburg
South African soldiers have taken action against illegal gold mining operations near Johannesburg, forcing miners to abandon their activities and confiscating their equipment.
Chinese miner closes acquisition of SolGold and takes control of the Cascabel project
Chinese company Jiangxi Copper Company Limited has successfully acquired SolGold and gained full control of the Cascabel gold and copper project located in Ecuador's Imbabura province.
Dnit authorizes mining company to change layout of BR-226 to expand gold exploration in RN
Aura Minerals has secured approval from Brazil's National Department of Transport Infrastructure (Dnit) to alter the route of BR-226, allowing for the expansion of gold mining operations in Rio Grande do Norte.
Booming gold explorers are buying up wineries
Gold exploration companies in Victoria are purchasing vineyards due to rising gold prices and challenges in the local wine industry.
Ghana Revises Its Royalty System to Better Profit from Its Gold
Ghana has updated its royalty system for gold producers to be more reflective of global prices, increasing potential revenue for the state.
Endomines has found gold worth nearly 20 million euros in a new area in Ilomantsi
Gold company Endomines Finland is pleased with the mineral resources in the northern part of Ilomantsi.
Venezuela opens its gold and gas-rich subsoil to the United States
Venezuela has initiated a process to allow U.S. investment in its natural resources, particularly targeting mineral extraction amid a backdrop of criminal control in certain areas.
Not just oil: what is known about the agreement between the U.S. and Venezuela for Guayana's gold
The United States and Venezuela have entered a new phase of cooperation regarding the exportation of Venezuelan gold, signaling a shift in U.S. sanctions policy.
Prateek Suri’s Maser Group targets $50m gold deal
Prateek Suri's Maser Group aims to secure a $50 million gold mining deal in the Central African Republic.
Ibama destroys vehicles, machinery, and engines after reports of illegal mining in Pará
Ibama has destroyed vehicles and equipment used for illegal gold mining in the Jari Ecological Station in Pará following reports of increased illegal activity in the area.
Indigenous People Camp at Funai Building Against Mining in the Volta Grande do Xingu
A group of over a hundred indigenous people has been protesting at the Funai building in Altamira, Brazil, since February 23, demanding an end to a gold mining project in their region.
Trump allows the sale of Venezuelan gold to the US... but prohibits it to Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba
The US government issued a license allowing transactions with Venezuela's state-run gold mining company, Minerven, while prohibiting such dealings with several other countries.
Not just oil: in Venezuela, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior promotes access to mining
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum advocates for increased U.S. access to Venezuela's critical mineral and gold reserves during his visit to the country.
Federal Police operation shuts down illegal gold mining and arrests one person in the Tocantins
A Federal Police operation in Tocantins, Brazil, targeted illegal gold mining, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of mining equipment.
CBN raises gold reserves to $3.5bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased its gold reserves to approximately $3.5 billion through domestically sourced gold refined to international standards.
Bahia Court Suspends Billion-Dollar Gold Mine Deal Between Canadians and Chinese
The Bahia Justice has suspended the sale of a gold mine in the state, part of a billion-dollar deal involving Canadian and Chinese companies in Brazil.
Monstrous open-pit mine: China confirms the great discovery of 1,444 tons of gold valued at over 150 billion dollars
China has confirmed the discovery of a gigantic open-pit gold mine containing 1,444 tons of gold worth over 150 billion dollars.
47 boats used in mining are rendered unusable on the Madeira River during an operation by the Federal Police and Ibama in RO
A joint operation by Brazil's Federal Police and environmental agency Ibama has rendered 47 boats used for illegal gold mining unusable on the Madeira River.
Hellenic Gold: Renewal for another 25 years at the Cassandra Mines
Hellenic Gold has secured a 25-year renewal of its mining concessions in the Cassandra Mines, approved by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Armed robbery of mining businessman in Peru results in theft of 1.8 million dollars and 60 kilos of gold
An armed robbery in Cusco, Peru, led to the theft of 60 kilos of gold and 1.8 million dollars from a mining businessman.
It’s hard to imagine, but there could be tons of gold rising from the depths of the earth
A massive gold deposit, potentially containing over a thousand tons of gold, has been discovered beneath an existing mine in China's Hunan province, which could represent the largest gold find in history with a market value exceeding 72 billion euros.
The world's largest gold miner will invest US$800 million in Santa Cruz
US gold mining company Newmont has announced an investment of $800 million in Santa Cruz to extend the lifespan of its Cerro Negro mine beyond 2035.
They will invest US$800 million to expand a gold mine in Santa Cruz
U.S. mining company Newmont plans to invest $800 million to expand the Cerro Negro gold mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina, aiming to extend its lifespan beyond 2035.
See what the city in Tocantins is like where a R$ 1.4 billion gold mine will be installed
Monte do Carmo, a quiet city in Brazil’s Tocantins state with a rich historical heritage, is on the brink of an economic transformation due to the advent of a significant gold mining project worth R$ 1.4 billion.
Eldorado Gold: The next phase of development in Greece – Goals for Olympias, Skouries
Eldorado Gold is progressing its operations in Greece with plans to enhance production at Olympias, advance the Perama project, and initiate concentrate production at Skouries by early 2026.
A Treasure is Emerging There... As Soon as This Rumor Spread, Hundreds of People Started Digging Fields
A rumor about gold being found near Johannesburg has led hundreds of people to dig in fields, reviving a long-abandoned mining area.
Giant gold deposit discovered in China, valued at around 87 billion dollars
A vast gold deposit has been found in Hunan, China, potentially housing over 1,000 tons of gold, drawing attention to China's mining sector once again.
See when the gold mine valued at R$ 1.4 billion is expected to start operating in Tocantins
A gold mining project valued at approximately R$ 1.4 billion is set to begin operations in Tocantins, Brazil, around mid-2026, with expectations of generating 2,000 jobs in the region.
Operation combats illegal gold extraction in the environmental protection area of Parauapebas, PA
A joint operation in Parauapebas targeted illegal gold mining activities in an environmental protection area, leading to arrests and environmental damage assessments.
Eldorado Gold: Next phase of its activities in Greece – Goals for Olympiada-Skouries
Eldorado Gold is entering the next phase of its operations in Greece, focusing on increasing production capacity in Olympiada, advancing the Perama project, and commencing concentrate production in Skouries by early Q3 2026.
MPF requests suspension of mining license for gold mining in Volta Grande do Xingu, Pará
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has requested the immediate suspension of a mining license for Belo Sun's gold project in Pará due to concerns about impacts on indigenous lands and failure to meet legal conditions.
The 'largest investment in history' promises to generate more than US$ 6 billion per year, the same as all current mining
BHP and Lundin Mining plan to make the largest foreign direct investment in Argentina's history, amounting to US$ 18 billion over the next decade, which is expected to generate average annual exports of US$ 6 billion from the Vicuña project.
Fruta del Norte has seven shelters equipped with astronaut food in case something happens in the mine
Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador has established seven emergency shelters stocked with astronaut food to ensure the safety of its workers.
Gold rush fever grips township outside South African city of Springs
A significant influx of people searching for gold has descended upon an informal settlement near Springs, South Africa, spurred by social media reports of a recent gold discovery.
Initial investment of US$7 billion confirmed for a mining megaproject
An initial investment of US$7 billion has been confirmed for the Vicuña mining megaproject, which is expected to involve a total expenditure of US$18 billion and rank among the world's top five operations for copper, gold, and silver.
Security block destroys illegal mining camp in northern Esmeraldas
An illegal gold mining camp was located and dismantled by security forces in the Eloy Alfaro canton of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, following reports of armed incursions and the alleged kidnapping of three individuals.