Copper $ 5.51 / lb 1.52%

Brent Crude Oil $ 60.47 / bbl 1.17%

Palladium $ 1786.9 / ozt 0.50%

Crude Oil $ 56.52 / bbl 1.11%

Natural Gas $ 3.984 / Btu 1.07%

Silver Futures $ 67.489 / ozt 3.17%

Aluminum Futures $ 2962.5 / ton 1.45%

Micro Gold Futures $ 4418.8 / ozt 0.53%

Micro Silver Futures $ 67.489 / ozt 3.16%

Platinum $ 2018.6 / ozt 3.35%

Gold Futures $ 4387.3 / ozt 0.54%

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Gold mining comes back to Nova Scotia

Gold mining comes back to Nova Scotia

The Canadian province has experienced three relatively short-lived gold rushes over the past 150 years, but the persistent issue has been profitably. Now, the problem seems finally resolved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 6:24 pm

Scientists find way to extract vast amounts of rare earths from seafloor

Scientists find ‘easy’ way to extract rare earths from seafloor

The new method simplifies the process and may push miners to try securing more licences to explore the seabed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 5:10 pm

China coal mine death toll rises to 21

China coal mine death toll rises to 21

Last year alone 1,049 people were killed or went missing in mining-related accidents in the nation, the world’s largest consumer of coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 12:25 pm

Anglo American drops Peru copper project

Peru set to regain world’s second largest copper producer place this year

The South American nation lost the title to China in 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2014 | 11:21 am

China, Japan and ‘mistery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project

China, Japan and ‘mystery local billionaire’ potential developers of Oakajee project

While the WA government is favours Chinese capitals, Australian junior Padbury Mining says it has secured $6.5 billion to take over the project, but refuses to reveal backer's name.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 5:02 pm

Analyst: Glasenberg could grab Rio by way of China

Guinea government to strip Vale, BSGR of all Simandou rights

The West African nation is ready to withdraw the mining permits held by VBG, a company run by BSGR and Vale.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 2:20 pm

Weir abandons $6.1bn bid to buy rival Metso

Metso rejects Weir’s $5.5 billion merger approach

The combined equipment manufacturer would be listed on both the London and Helsinki Stock Exchanges.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 1:15 pm

Uranium miners dying from cancers, unexplained illnesses in Namibia

Uranium miners dying from cancers, unexplained illnesses in Namibia

Most cases coming from Rio Tinto’s Rössing mine, according to report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2014 | 10:45 am

Ex-US president Jimmy Carter comes out against Keystone XL

Ex-US president Jimmy Carter comes out against Keystone XL

He is first US former president to urge the current administration reject TransCanada's pipeline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 5:00 pm

Yamana, Agnico Eagle offer $3.9bn for Osisko

Yamana, Agnico Eagle offer $3.9bn for Osisko

Investors will now be watching to see if Goldcorp tries to top the joint bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 3:15 pm

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Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease

The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2025 | 5:40 am