April 8, 2019

Mining students learn to develop feasibility studies using high-tech solution

The Riivos-built mining financial technology software helps them spend less time building spreadsheet models and more time optimizing their mine project economics.

April 5, 2019

$6 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached a record $93 billion last year.

April 5, 2019

Norway wealth fund to tighten coal ban, add green infrastructure

The government proposes to expand its coal ban by adding absolute caps on production of thermal coal, or its use in power generation, which would target big companies.

April 4, 2019

Profitable coal trade beckons buyers brave enough to test China

It’s high quality and the price is a bargain, but the risk may be too great for Chinese buyers looking for a quick profit.

April 4, 2019

West Virginia’s trying to revive coal, one miner isn’t convinced

West Virginia is dangling tax incentives for coal miners in an attempt to revive operations in Coal Country, but Contura Energy Inc. isn’t swayed just yet.

April 3, 2019

Immersive Technologies recognizes two for mining business improvement

Immersive Technologies has announced the winners of its Global Business Improvement Award 2018.

April 3, 2019

US National Mining Association President and CEO to retire

Hal Quinn has served as president and chief executive officer for 11 years – the longest-tenured head of the organization.

April 2, 2019

Wildcatters of the prairies get big boost from Alberta oil cuts

One group of Canadian oil producers is gaining from the output cuts imposed by Alberta: the small explorers.

April 2, 2019

Glencore, Tohoku Electric set coal contract price at $94.75/T

The price, which serves as an industry benchmark for supplies of seaborne thermal coal in Asia, was 14% lower than a price agreed for the year through September this year.

April 2, 2019

Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector

There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has found a new home, a BDO report shows. The question now is, how and where will junior miners find the…