Brazil’s government has recently announced a significant measure to enhance transparency and combat tax evasion in the gold market. Starting January 1, 2024, the country will require the use of electronic tax receipts for all transactions involving the buying and selling of gold. This move is part of Brazil’s broader efforts to modernize its tax…
In the small town of Black Hawk, Colorado, a battle is brewing over the future of the local mining industry. For years, the town has been home to a thriving gold-mining industry, but now the city council is considering a ban on all forms of extractive mining. If the ban is passed, it would be…
AngloGold Ashanti, the world’s third-largest gold producer, has announced that it is putting its Crixas gold mine in Brazil up for sale. The company said that the decision to divest the mine was part of its ongoing strategy to focus on its core operations and to reduce its exposure to countries with high political and…
The gold mining company Kinross Gold Corporation has announced that its gold mining operations in Russia are unaffected by the sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies on the country. The company said that it is closely monitoring the situation and is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The sanctions, which…
South African stocks rose on Friday as demand for safe-haven investments increased amid rising worries about global economic growth. Gold mining companies and other gold-related stocks were the biggest beneficiaries as gold prices gained amid increased risk-off sentiment. Investment holding companies were also among the top gainers, with investors seeking refuge in these companies’ assets,…
Endeavour Mining Corporation, one of the leading gold producers in West Africa, has announced the discovery of a potential new flagship gold project in the region. The project, located in the Birimian greenstone belt of West Africa, is estimated to contain more than 1 million ounces of gold. According to Endeavour Mining, the project could…
Gold prices recovered on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates higher than expected. The ECB increased its deposit rate by 10 basis points to -0.40 percent, a move that was widely expected by economists. The central bank also announced that it would begin to reduce its bond-buying program, known as quantitative…
The stock market is a complex and ever-changing environment, with sentiment often playing a major role in determining the success or failure of an investment. When it comes to investing in gold, sentiment can be an important factor, as investors often look to the precious metal as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty….
Barrick Gold Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, has announced that its giant South American gold project, Pascua-Lama, is set to become a reality. The project, located on the border of Chile and Argentina, is expected to produce an estimated 17.9 million ounces of gold over its estimated 25-year life. The project is…
Minera Gold (“Minera” or “the Company”), a mineral exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the initial mineral resource estimate for its Yoquivo silver-gold project located in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The Mineral Resource Estimate was completed by Qualified Person, Mr. Ramon Rojas, MSc. P.Geo., of Rojas & Asociados, S.C., using the Canadian…