by Gordon Barratt | Jan 28, 2026 | News
Gold broke through $5 200 for the first time on Wednesday, as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical concerns, ahead of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. Spot gold jumped 1.4% to $5 262.66 per ounce, as of 0558 GMT, after...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 28, 2026 | News
Sandvik has secured a significant underground mining equipment order from The Redpath Group for deployment at Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Operations in New South Wales, Australia. The order is valued at approximately $67.4 million and was booked in the fourth...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 28, 2026 | News
Queensland’s resources sector has contributed over $115 billion in revenue for the local economy in the last financial year, showcasing the state’s rich mineral resource. Statistics show total revenue from the state’s resource sector equates to $1 in every $4...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 27, 2026 | News
Gold producer Orezone Gold on Monday announced its expansion into Canada through the acquisition of Hecla Mining’s Casa Berardi gold mine and associated exploration portfolio in Quebec for upfront and deferred consideration of $352-million, plus contingent payments of...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 27, 2026 | News
USA Rare Earth said on Monday that the Trump administration would back a $1.6-billion debt-and-equity funding package to help it build a Texas mine and magnet facility to supply the defense and high-tech sectors. Reuters reported over the weekend that the US...
by Gordon Barratt | Jan 27, 2026 | News
Swedish mining equipment and metal-cutting tool maker Sandvik reported slightly larger-than-expected fourth-quarter core profit on Tuesday and proposed a higher dividend, after mining activity and commodity prices increased demand. Operating profit before amortisation...
