S&P Global Market Intelligence: 4 of 5

EVENTS COVERAGE

Average lead time for new mines nearly 30 years

Lengthy projects delays the norm

05 March 2020

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Australia props up global exploration spend

Positive signs for Aussie exploration, not so much for Canada

03 March 2020

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Global exploration recovery falters

But it looks like Australia is set to buck the trend

16 October 2019

PRECIOUS METALS

Gold explorers told to up the ante

Yet another report raises concerns about the lack of gold discoveries

18 June 2019

M&A

Miners, METS better placed for market freeze

Market uncertainties could lead to capex hiatus

29 May 2019

BASE METALS

Discovery rates for copper at decade lows

Majors exploring more near existing mines, M&A yet to take off

06 May 2019

PRECIOUS METALS

Confusing outlook for Aussie gold

Mixed headlines last week about the state of the gold sector makes for a confusing picture

23 April 2019

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Early stage exploration at crisis levels

Huge jump in exploration overall, but worrying underlying trend

05 March 2019

RESOURCE STOCKS

Kairos Receives $10M, Mt York Cash Hits $35M

Company cash hits $35M, accelerating Mt York Gold Project and 2026 plans.

RESOURCE STOCKS

Sharper Grades Confirm Mangaroon's Corridor of Opportunity

One-metre resampling and the Minga Bar shear highlight Mangaroon’s next drill targets

RESOURCE STOCKS

Excelsior Project Shows Major Gold Potential

Mammoth Minerals advances exploration in Nevada’s high-potential gold belt.

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