(Kitco News) - The global economy continues to recover, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat. It could continue to support gold prices, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

(Kitco News) - Russian mining company Polymetal, a senior global producer of silver and gold, reported today that according to the most recent ISS ESG Corporate Rating, Polymetal’s score improved from ?+ to B-, crossing the Prime threshold.

(Kitco News) - Victoria Gold (TSX-VGCX) announced Friday that during the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Eagle gold mine produced 26,759 ounces of gold, compared to 10,544 ounces of gold production in Q1 2020. The company was primarily focused on operations ramp up throughout 2020 and declared commercial production on July 1, 2020.

(Kitco News) - Marathon Gold (TSX: MOZ) and Miawpukek First Nation announced today that they have concluded a memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") relating to the environmental assessment and development of the Valentine gold project located in central Newfoundland.