October 3, 2019

Lower for longer copper price puts squeeze on marginal miners

A new report shows 10% of global copper miners are in loss making territory amid falling price and higher costs.

October 3, 2019

Higher iron ore imports by India loom as mining leases expire

The drumbeat of voices forecasting India could rely more on global markets for iron ore next year is getting louder.

October 2, 2019

Owning gold and precious metals doesn’t have to be taxing

There is a relatively easy way to minimize the tax implications of owning gold and other precious metals.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

October 2, 2019

Copper trapped between faltering supply and weak demand

It's turning out to be a bad year for copper supply, says columnist Andy Home.

October 2, 2019

Hochschild taps into rare earths with Chile acquisition

The company consolidated its earlier investment in the asset, gaining full ownership, after being hit by weak silver prices in its half-year results.

October 1, 2019

Republican lawmakers call for measures to spur new US uranium mining

Trump created the United States Nuclear Fuel Working Group in July to help uranium miners and nuclear industry struggling with foreign competition.

October 1, 2019

Congo mine deploys digital weapons in fight against conflict minerals

It's the latest initiative in eastern DRC to improve systems meant to show minerals entering global supply chains come from mines that don’t use child labour or fund warlords and…

October 1, 2019

US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

October 1, 2019

Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at all-electric Borden mine

The world's first all-electric operation is located near Chapleau, Ontario, about 160 kms west of the company’s Porcupine mine.