January 5, 2022

PGG miners launch blockade of coal shipments in Poland

Poland is one of the biggest coal producers in the world and PGG is Europe’s largest coal company.

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.