May 17, 2024

BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem miner

British Columbia has banned any new jade mining in its northwest, citing harm to alpine environments, a move that has one industry player scratching his head.

May 17, 2024

Canadian mining industry rallies to support Afghanistan women scholars

Some of the biggest miners have come together in a remarkable initiative that brought 10 women scholars to the University of British Columbia.

May 17, 2024

Hummingbird shares soar on restarting of Guinea mine

Hummingbird's Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea was closed for two-months due to a strike by Corica Mining, its main contractor.

May 16, 2024

Rinehart asks Australia’s national gallery to take down her portrait

The portrait is displayed alongside that of 20 other famous people in a single exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia.

May 15, 2024

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

The measure was taken after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production.

May 15, 2024

British Columbia bans new jade mining in province’s northwest

Current tenure holders will be able to continue jade mining for five years with enhanced reclamation requirements.  

May 15, 2024

Video: Fast-track mining permits to hit 2050 green targets, Quartermain urges

Urgent regulatory reforms are required to speed up mine permitting if the West is to meet its energy transition goals, Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee says.

May 15, 2024

Brazil Potash starts construction of the Autazes project

Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America.

May 15, 2024

Red Pine plans new resource, downplays alleged assay fraud at Ontario gold project

Drill results appear to have been manipulated since Red Pine acquired the Wawa gold project in 2014.

May 15, 2024

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho.