Ecuador hits miners with supervision tax
The government of Ecuador intends to implement a harsh new mining tax that could do away with the exploration sector as it seeks to fill a fiscal hole. The administration of Daniel Noboa is seeking to raise US$229M through the Mining Inspection Fee (Tasa de Fiscalización Minera), which aims to strengthen technical and environmental control…
30th June 2025 Latin America Newsletter
Successfully installed and commissioned a second processing mill at its Segovia Operations in Antioquia that increases processing capacity by 50%, from 2,000 to 3,000tpd. The project was completed on schedule and within budget. Segovia’s expanded capacity is expected to steadily increase Au production in 2H25, with full year 2025 production expected to be 210-250koz, up…
20th June 2025 North America Newsletter
Achieved commercial production at its Blackwater mine in British Columbia. Expects to produce 190-230koz in 2025 at an AISC of US$645-725/oz per ounce.
Trump Orders Nuclear Energy Revival
US president Donald Trump signed executive orders (EO) in May to boost the country’s nuclear sector. The EO reflects that it took the US nearly 40 years to add the same amount of nuclear capacity as another developed nation [China] added in 10 years, and that 87% of nuclear reactors installed worldwide since 2017 are…
Lobo Tiggre: Trump Shock Outweighs Fed
Lobo Tiggre: Trump Shock Outweighs Fed
Michael Oliver: Predicts $8,000 Gold & $70 Silver
Michael Oliver: Predicts $8,000 Gold & $70 Silver