Новости за 21.04.2026

The Kimberley Process (KP) needs to consider how it can strengthen digital communication in its work, while addressing emerging risks such as financial integrity, and develop robust traceability standards that add rigour to the certification system, to correspond with the three main framework components of confidence, compliance and credibility, says joint government, industry and civil society initiative KP 2026 chair Suchindra Misra. Misra was appointed by the government of India to serve as the KP chair for this year and... Читать дальше...

Vancouver-headquartered Sarama Resources has entered into a binding share sale agreement with ASX-listed Riedel Resources to sell its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects, in Western Australia, in exchange for a combination of equity consideration and the payment of certain project-related expenses. After selling these assets to Riedel for A$4.6-million in cash and shares, Sarama will hold about 32% ownership of Riedel, which will rise to 44% on performance milestones.

Throughout history, gold has been seen as a safe-haven asset, although recent price movements have not been what might be expected, metals refinery services provider Heraeus says. In its latest ‘Precious Appraisal’ report, Heraeus notes that, to date this year, the gold price has been exposed to both fundamental and speculative demand that is antecedent to these price moves.

TSX-V-listed Kenorland Minerals has advised its joint venture (JV) partner Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada has withdrawn from the earn-in and JV exploration agreement related to the O’Sullivan gold project, in Quebec. The termination of the JV is effective from May 9, following which Kenorland will retain 100% ownership of the project.

TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has announced its directors David Gower, Lawrence Guy and Hélio Diniz have resigned effective immediately. The company’s corporate secretary Damian Lopez also tendered his resignation.

TSX-V-listed Spanish Mountain Gold has entered into a royalty agreement with Canadian streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation whereby Wheaton will acquire a 1.5% net smelter return royalty on gold and silver produced from the Spanish Mountain Gold project for aggregate cash proceeds of $55-million. The proceeds will be paid in three instalments.

Miner Rio Tinto warned on April 21 of limited visibility on the effects of the Middle East war on its supply chains in the second half of the 2026 financial year, but stronger production from its Pilbara operations boosted first-quarter iron ore sales in the meantime. Shares of the world's biggest iron-ore producer rose by 1% to A$174.27 apiece, while the broader benchmark index was 0.2% higher.