January 5, 2019

Pipelines to remain a focal point for Canada’s Gov’t this year

Trans Mountain expansion will be on many voters’ minds in federal and Alberta elections; trade wars promise to add uncertainty to export market.

January 4, 2019

Indian rescuers struggle to pump out water from flooded mine

The mine became flooded after at least 15 miners went down the narrow pit on Dec. 13.

January 4, 2019

Canadian M&A seen rising after hitting 12-year high in 2018

Merger-and-acquisition activity in Canada is expected to strengthen in 2019 as a slump in oil prices could fuel consolidation among energy companies and cannabis deals gain momentum.

December 31, 2018

MINING.com top 10 most read in 2018

The attention of the mining industry has shifted.

December 28, 2018

Mercury limits on coal plants no longer ‘appropriate,’ EPA Says

According to the new EPA analysis, the costs of complying with the rule are projected at $7.4 billion to $9.6 billion annually, while monetized benefits are estimated to be $4…

December 27, 2018

China’s industrial profits suffer first drop in 3 years, piles pressure on economy

The gloomy data points to a further loss of economic momentum as a trade dispute with the US piles pressure on China's vast manufacturing sector.

December 26, 2018

Trump’s EPA to maintain Obama-era coal plant curbs, with a twist

Electric utilities have already spent billions of dollars to meet the requirements.

December 26, 2018

Dalian coke futures end at 3-week low on demand concerns

Chinese iron ore and rebar contracts, however, edged up on hopes that steel demand will pick up.

December 24, 2018

Mining M&A jumps to five-year high

1,349 announced mining deals valued at $86B through December 18, up 60% from 2017.

December 21, 2018

Indian billionaire’s Australian mine plans face further delay

Adani can start work on building the rail line to connect Carmichael to Queensland’s freight network, but cannot start building the mine just yet.