September 27, 2019 Feature: retired Phelps Dodge miner still reigns at the Queen of Copper Camps Bennie Scott recounts mining days passed, remembering in vivid detail the techniques, dangers and drama.
September 27, 2019 Canada’s Banro halts Congo operations after militia attacks The miner says relentless attacks, including the kidnapping of four employees in July, disrupted mining activities and forced it to suspend operations.
September 26, 2019 Scania develops biofuel-powered, driverless truck The truck is expected to improve the safety of operations at mine sites.
September 25, 2019 How blockchain can track conflict minerals Several companies have begun using or offering blockchain solutions to address some of the problems associated with conflict minerals.
September 25, 2019 Sibanye to axe over 5,000 jobs in Marikana restructuring The precious metals miner said that 3,904 were permanent positions, while 1,366 were contractors.
September 24, 2019 BC seeks input on Mining Act changes The public has until Oct. 25 to fill out a short survey or submit feedback.
September 24, 2019 Germany’s K+S cuts potash output for the year on weak demand The company has responded to current weak demand for potash by reducing production by up to 300,000 tonnes.
September 23, 2019 Newmont officially opens all-electric Borden mine Both the Canadian and Ontario governments each granted the company C$5 million towards electrification.
September 23, 2019 IAMGOLD resumes operations at gold mine in Suriname Full ramp up expected in about a month.
September 22, 2019 Chile’s ruling party advocates for exempting mining from glacier regulations Representatives of Chile’s ruling party defended this weekend a government proposal to allow mining companies to operate on rocky glaciers.
Alrosa flags smaller-than-expected decline in annual diamond output Alrosa is the world's largest producer of diamonds, accounting for around a third of global output. December 23, 2025 | 07:20 am
