October 4, 2019 MSHA reinstates its 2017 workplace exam rule The MSHA’s announcement may make it seem as if the rule’s fate is finally settled, but that’s far from the truth.
October 3, 2019 Iamgold denies Rosebel mine halt, continues ramping up operations Operations were suspended for security reasons in early August after an incident involving police left an artisanal miner dead and some equipment damaged.
October 2, 2019 Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.
October 1, 2019 Energy and mining divisions merge to create Glacier Resource Innovation Group MINING.com is now part of Glacier Media's Resource Innovation Group.
October 1, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at all-electric Borden mine The world's first all-electric operation is located near Chapleau, Ontario, about 160 kms west of the company’s Porcupine mine.
September 29, 2019 Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres Workers are expected to go to the polls Monday and Tuesday and reject Antofagasta’s latest proposal.
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.
Another arrest made in ‘largest gold heist in Canadian history’ In April 2023 about 880 pounds of gold was offloaded from a flight at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport after arriving from Zurich, along with C$2.5 million in cash. January 12, 2026 | 04:55 pm
