April 8, 2022

Digging Deeper: How diverse is mining today?

Over the last decade there has been a great influx of initiatives, programs, pathways, and recruitment drives to get women an equal seat at the table.

April 8, 2022

Rio Tinto’s board backs Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea

Getting Simandou under development would be a second major win for Chief Executive Officer Jakob Stausholm.

April 7, 2022

Mining People: K2 Gold, OceanaGold, Magna Mining, Wallbridge

Key moves in the mining sector.

April 6, 2022

Amplats CEO says women don’t feel safe in South African mines

While the abuse of women is also a societal issue in South Africa, the mining industry must take responsibility for addressing the challenges it faces, Amplats CEO said.

April 5, 2022

K2 Gold appoints director, technical advisor

Jim Paterson named as a director of the company, and Rob Carpenter has been appointed as a technical advisor.

April 4, 2022

Miners say Biden’s Defense Production Act use is “urgently” needed 

The directive will specifically be authorized to support the production and processing of minerals used for large capacity batteries such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese.

April 1, 2022

Mining People: Newcrest, Perpetua, PolyMet, SilverCrest, Wheaton Precious

Key moves in the mining sector.

March 31, 2022

Chile’s former Energy Minister appointed new Codelco chair

Maximo Pacheco held the role of energy minister from 2014 to 2016 during socialist ex-President Michelle Bachelet's administration

March 30, 2022

PDAC 2022 Convention returns to Toronto in person and online

This year signifies the return of the in person event from June 13-15, as well as an online portion from June 28-29.

March 29, 2022

Mitsubishi expands copper trading business as Peru mine ramps up

Mitsubishi has hired Branko Buhavac, formerly at Trafigura Group, as head trader for base metals in Europe.