October 12, 2021

Barrick CEO, PNG Prime Minister to meet on potential fast-track of Porgera restart

Bristow hopes to speed up negotiations for the reopening of Papua New Guinea's vast open pit and underground gold mine.

October 11, 2021

International Nickel Study Group forecasts rising nickel demand in 2022

Exports of unprocessed nickel ore from Indonesia, the world’s top nickel miner, ceased in January 2020, due to a government-imposed ban.

October 11, 2021

World’s top copper projects by capex — report

Global copper mine production is set to expand by 7.8% y-o-y in 2021 as a result of multiple new projects coming online, says Fitch.

October 8, 2021

Op-Ed: Reflections on truth and reconciliation

Thoughts on Canada’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

October 8, 2021

Dundee sees strong production in Q3

The company on track to achieve its full-year guidance of 271,000-317,000 oz.

October 8, 2021

Barrick Gold boosts automation at Kibali

Innovations include machine learning at the mine’s three hydropower stations and reactive battery control to reduce back-up diesel generation.

October 8, 2021

Antofagasta to test use of hydrogen in mining equipment

The copper miner has begun testing hydrogen-powered haulage truck at its Centinela copper mine, in northern Chile.

October 8, 2021

BHP to expand into “tougher jurisdictions” in search of battery metals

CEO Mike Henry said the company is ready for a strategic shift out of its geographical, advanced-economies comfort zone.

October 7, 2021

Mountain Province Diamonds CEO steps down

Stuart Brown, who took the helm in 2018, also resigned as a director of the company.

October 7, 2021

Canadian miners need to create value as M&As pick up — report

Report shows the market is in the midst of a fresh wave of consolidation as companies benefit from strong metal prices.