February 14, 2020

On the Move newsletter launches

This new monthly publication will track management and board appointments across Canada’s mining and mineral exploration industry.

February 13, 2020

New guide to building on land used for mining

The deep coal mining industry has been run down, and this has coincided with increased urbanisation and regeneration of land in areas of former mine workings.

February 13, 2020

Mexican Gold owns world’s best drill intersection of 2020

Queensway gold project in Canada's Newfoundland reported the most significant drill intersections so far

February 11, 2020

The periodic table and the road to resource nationalism

Many countries are starting to look inward to meet their own needs as well as broaden their economic portfolio.

February 9, 2020

Scientists propose framework to mitigate mining’s impact on climate change

There are four major pathways for GHG mitigation in mining.

February 7, 2020

Over 79,000 jobs in Canadian mining industry need to be filled over next decade — report

Canada’s mining industry is worth C$47 billion, with C$29.6 billion concentrated in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.

February 6, 2020

US rare earths production up 44% in 2019 — report

Overall US metal mine production in 2019 was estimated to be $28.1 billion, or almost $500 million higher than in 2018.

February 5, 2020

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

February 4, 2020

Canada’s C$97 billion mining sector at a tipping point — report

The resource-rich country ranks among the top five countries in the global production of 15 minerals and metals.

February 4, 2020

The race is on for iron ore riches buried under an African jungle

For years, the massive iron deposits under Guinea’s mountainous jungle were practically forgotten by the mining industry.