January 4, 2022 TransAlta achieves full phase-out of coal in Canada Company achieved full phase-out from coal-fired electricity generation in Canada when it finished the last of three planned coal-to-gas conversions at its Keephills Unit 3 power generation plant.
January 4, 2022 Ecuador court revokes Cornerstone Capital’s exploration permit The country's Constitutional Court upheld a lower court ruling cancelling the environmental permit for the Rio Magdalena project, which covers most of the Los Cedros natural reserve.
January 3, 2022 The history, and the future of British Columbia’s Brucejack mine After a $2.8 billion deal late last year, the future looks bright for one of the highest grade gold mines in the world.
January 2, 2022 Ucore, Innovation Metals’ rare earths processing plant expected in Q1 2022 The plant is located in Kingston, Ontario.
January 2, 2022 Peru extends small-scale miners’ legalization process to 2024 Peaceful coexistence with artisanal miners may help big companies obtain the social license they need to operate in certain areas.
December 31, 2021 Brazil secures $21m in mining land auction This was the fifth round of a larger tender process and it involved a total of 4,500 tenements of which 1,123 were purchased in the public offering stage.
December 31, 2021 Copper think tank signals how Chile’s new Constitution can boost the mining sector The Centre for Copper and Mining Studies believes Chile’s mining sector needs a new purpose that goes beyond increasing production.
December 31, 2021 Copper coating could enhance effectiveness of masks against covid-19 Using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper's ability to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
December 31, 2021 Agnico Eagle shares drop as covid-19 cases rise in Nunavut There have been a total of 13 tentative cases at its Meliadine, Meadowbank and Hope Bay operations since December 18.
December 30, 2021 Merger of Chinese rare earth producers could affect prices, analysts say “The merged company will increase the control over prices in the international market place and could lead to even higher prices in the coming year.”
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
