November 5, 2015

New Agreement Signed With Banjima People

BHP Billiton has signed a new native title agreement with the Banjima People in Western Australia.

November 5, 2015

Latin America’s mining industry remains optimistic — report

Most mining companies and financiers active in Mexico, Central and South America continue to explore, develop and operate projects despite current market conditions.

November 5, 2015

Old Nova Scotia tin mine could resume production in a few years

Avalon Rare Metals expects to publish the project's Preliminary Economic Assessment by the end of the month.

November 5, 2015

Wellgreen Platinum signs C$11.4 million financing package led by Resource Capital Fund VI L.P.

With these agreements in place, the Company has initiated the second phase of its 2015 exploration drill program at Wellgreen and expects to undertake a comprehensive metallurgical testing program starting…

November 4, 2015

James Carr is Canada’s new Minister of Natural Resources

Before becoming a public figure, the Winnipeg businessman and Liberal South Centre MP worked as a journalist, musician and administrator.

November 4, 2015

Lonmin may shut down if shares sale flunks

The radical decision would make of the platinum producer the biggest casualty of the ongoing commodity rout that is hurting miners worldwide.

November 4, 2015

Glencore shares soar on faster than expected debt reduction

The stock ignored news from Zambia where President Edgar Lungu said he would not allow the firm to lay off workers at its Mopani Copper Mine, as it mothballs it…

November 4, 2015

Skeena acquires GJ copper-gold project

Acquired from majority owner Teck Resources Limited

November 3, 2015

These 10 mines will set the copper price for the next decade

Producing nearly a quarter of global copper, these gigantic mines are undergoing multi-billion dollar expansions.

November 3, 2015

Silver Wheaton pays $900m for Glencore silver stream

The Vancouver-based streaming company says the deal immediately adds expected average silver production of 5.1 million ounces per year.