Exploration & development

A definitive agreement has been signed under which Gold Fields will acquire all of outstanding common shares of Yamana Gold, creating a top-four global gold major.

Alien Metals Ltd has provided an update on the its progress regarding the Hancock Iron Ore Project and first production commencing in 2023.

Foran Mining Corp. has announced the receipt of its initial approval to operate permit for its advanced exploration decline programme at its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan.

Greatland Gold plc has commenced the 2022 exploration programme under the Juri joint venture with Newcrest Mining Ltd in the Paterson province of Western Australia.

Altus Strategies Plc has announced the discovery of multiple high-grade gold prospects across all four of its current projects in Egypt, and has also announced the award of two further gold exploration licences.

Silverton Metals Corp. has entered into a share purchase agreement with Zapata Exploration and 0924682 B.C. to acquire the Margaritas Gold-Silver Property.

Predictive Discovery Ltd has received firm commitments for a placement to raise funds for the development of the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa.

Adriatic Metals PLC has provided an update on the construction activities and drilling at its flagship Vares Silver Project in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Alien Metals Ltd has entered into a binding heads of agreement with Zenith Minerals Ltd to acquire 100% of the Vivash Gorge Iron Ore Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Emerging lithium producer Sayona Mining Ltd has received significant financial support for its growth strategy, with the company undertaking a successful single-tranche placement.

Equinox Gold Corp. and Sandstorm Gold Ltd have announced the creation of Sandbox Royalties Corp., a new diversified metals royalty company.

B2Gold Corp. has entered into a definitive scheme implementation agreement to acquire 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares of Oklo Resources.

Alien Metals Ltd has provided an update on the company's Hancock Iron Ore Project, part of its Hamersley Iron Ore Project, Western Australia.

Solaris Resources Inc. has reported assay results from a series of holes aimed at upgrading and growing mineral resources at its Warintza Project in southeastern Ecuador.

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has signed a definitive agreement with First Majestic Silver Corp. to acquire the La Guitarra Silver-Gold Property in Mexico.