September 1, 2022

Marathon Gold board gives nod to Valentine mine

Valentine is considered the largest undeveloped gold project in Atlantic Canada.

September 1, 2022

Primitive vegetation played key role in composition of earth’s continental rocks

Primitive plants transformed what was once a Mars-like planet of barren rock into a world of life growing in organic-rich soils.

September 1, 2022

Rio Tinto to pay $3.3 billion for full Turquoise Hill ownership

The agreement, subject to shareholders' vote, would make Rio direct owner of the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia.

August 31, 2022

Mountain Province to sell coloured 151-ct diamond from Gahcho Kué

The rough 151.6-carat yellow octahedral diamond will be sold at the upcoming September sale.

August 31, 2022

Mongolian government pays $153m to settle dispute over Erdenet and Monros mines

Erdenet is one of Asia’s biggest copper and molybdenum mines.

August 31, 2022

Junior exploration sector poised for value investment, say analysts

Haywood's analysts argue that with the GDXJ trading down about 21% in the year to date, the junior segment offers deep contrarian value at a low-risk entry point.

August 31, 2022

Chile’s President puts proposed mining tax on the table

Mining sector says new tax would add uncertainty to investment decisions needed to help fill a global copper supply deficit.

August 31, 2022

AI reveals melting temperature of all known earthly minerals

Prior to this development, less than 10% of the melting temperatures of the 200,000-plus inorganic compounds that have been identified on earth were known.

August 31, 2022

Nexa Resources halts Peruvian zinc mine due to blockade

Activities at the Atacocha San Gerardo mine are limited to critical operations with a minimum workforce to ensure proper maintenance.

August 30, 2022

First Nation ready to remediate old Tulsequah Chief site

Taku River Tlingit First Nation seeks full remediation for the site, including outstanding water quality issues in the river valley.