1 Apr 2021
Mine Closure for Gold in United States
Hecla Mining Co.'s Fire Creek mine was placed on care‑and‑maintenance status in the second quarter of 2021, halting production.
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2021
Accident for Gold in United States
A wall instability at Kinross's Round Mountain mine caused deferred mining activities and reduced production.
1 Jan 2021
Mine Expansion for Gold in United States
Kinross Gold Corp. completed the Barnes Creek heap leach pad at its Gilmore project, expanding processing capacity and increasing Fort Knox mine output.
1 Apr 2020
Accident for Gold in United States
A slope failure at the Bingham Canyon mine in Utah during Q2 2020 reduced output, leading to lower 2021 production.
Mar 2019
Mine Closure for Gold in United States
Barrick Gold Corp. announced the closure of the Golden Sunlight mine, ceasing operations in May 2019.
2019
Trade Agreement for Gold in United States
Trade negotiations between the United States and China were halted in 2019, affecting global gold trade.
30 Oct 2018
Ownership Change for Gold in United States
Equinox Gold Corp. purchased New Gold Inc., acquiring the Mesquite Mine in Arizona.
Aug 2018
Ownership Change for Gold in United States
Northern Star Resources acquired the Pogo Mine from Sumitomo joint-venture, assuming management in September 2018.
23 Jul 2018
Ownership Change for Gold in United States
Hecla Mining Co. acquired Klondex Mines Ltd., adding Aurora, Fire Creek, Hollister, and Midas gold mines to its portfolio.
2018
Accident for Gold in United States
Mine wall collapse at Fort Knox in 2018 caused reduced ore extraction and production decline.
2018
Natural Disaster for Gold in United States
Higher-than-average rainfall in 2018 at Fort Knox mine reduced ore mined and lowered production.
21 Jul 2010
Regulatory Change for Gold in United States
Enactment of Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502 requiring companies to disclose if gold sourced from conflict regions, affecting supply chain transparency.
21 Jul 2010
Regulatory Change for Gold in United States
The U.S. enacted Section 1502 of the Dodd‑Frank Act, mandating companies to disclose whether gold sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries is used in their products, creating a due‑diligence requirement for the 3TG minerals.
1 Jan 2007
Mine Expansion for Gold in United States
Barrick expanded Cortez Hills mine in Nevada in 2007, adding 18,000 kg/yr capacity and 160,000 kg reserves.
1 Jan 2007
Mine Restart for Gold in United States
Barrick Gold planned to restart Ruby Hill mine in Nevada in Q1 2007.
1 Jan 2007
Reserve Revision for Gold in United States
Kinross increased Fort Knox mine reserves to 53,000 kg by initiating phase 6 in 2007.
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