October 29, 2020

​How mining can affect food security in Africa

Mining and other extractive industries can have a significant impact upon a local population's food security.

October 28, 2020

Barrick’s Mark Bristow on building a license to operate

Bristow said the main driver behind having a strong license to operate is that mining companies are “stewards of national assets.”

October 28, 2020

US court upholds miners’ rights to explore on federal lands

A coalition of environmental groups asked the Court to enjoin and declare invalid portions of two rules issued by the BLM and the DOI.

October 27, 2020

Former First Mexican Gold exec faced with securities charges

The BCSC alleges the company hired a qualified mining engineer in 2014 to produce “a quick, non-compliant overview” of the potential mineral resources on its Hilda 30 concession in Sonora…

October 27, 2020

Young Mining Professionals announces 2020 scholarship winners

A total of C$61,500 in scholarships has been awarded to students studying mining-related programs in Canada.

October 26, 2020

50,000 more mining and gas jobs steer Queensland towards recovery

The Queensland Resources Council has released industry figures confirming mining, gas and energy companies added a record A$82.6 billion to the state economy in 2019-20.

October 25, 2020

Australian miners urged to beware of modern slavery risks

The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas.

October 23, 2020

MINING PEOPLE: Cross River Ventures, Fabled Silver, Hycroft Mining, Nickel Creek Platinum

Key moves in the mining industry.

October 22, 2020

Pandemic impacts on mining employment – report

IGF says the pandemic will have longer- term consequences on employment in the large-scale mining sector as a result of impacts on local suppliers and community economic activities, mining capex…

October 22, 2020

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame announces 2021 inductees

The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will welcome five new members at its July 2021 gala dinner and induction ceremony in Toronto.