October 18, 2019

Gold miners’ profits to soar

Higher production, stable costs, and much-higher gold prices should combine for some super-impressive results.

October 18, 2019

Russia’s thawing permafrost may cost economy $2.3 billion a year

Russia plans to pay more attention to the impact climate change is having on its vast permafrost area.

October 18, 2019

How a small aluminum maker won US trade protection

The United States was once the world’s biggest producer of primary aluminum. But by the time Trump took office, production had dwindled to the level last seen in 1951.

October 17, 2019

Zimbabwe in ‘advanced’ talks with investor over gold mine

This would be triple the size of the largest gold operation currently in the country.

October 17, 2019

Avesoro Resources to go private if insider takeover bid successful

Avesoro Jersey Limited already owns 72.9% of West Africa-focused Avesoro Resources.

October 17, 2019

BHP to decide fate of Jansen potash mine in early 2021

Investors have been awaiting a board decision on whether to go ahead with the $17 billion project for years.

October 16, 2019

Fortescue, SMB head to head in race for Simandou’s northern blocks

Regardless of the amount offered, Guinea is likely to choose the company that can commit to build a 650km trans-Guinean railway, experts say.

October 16, 2019

Sprott CEO hunting for bargains among beaten-up gold companies

Canada’s $8 billion precious metals-focused fund manager is bargain-hunting for stakes of mining firms that have seen valuations tumble.

October 16, 2019

Fortune lies in Canada’s oil sands. Many voters want to leave it there

In a campaign that’s been uncharacteristically personal in tone for Canada, energy and the environment is arguably the key policy area that will decide the election.

October 15, 2019

OceanaGold cuts output targets for 2019 on Philippines mine halt

Guidance trimming follows the company's decision to suspend processing at Didipio.