February 8, 2021 Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.
February 8, 2021 Alberta backs down on opening Rockies to coal mines However, the provincial government is allowing exploration for six coal projects to continue in the area.
February 8, 2021 Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto beats guidance Mali mine complex delivered 680,215 ounces of gold in 2020.
February 8, 2021 Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine, ex-CEO served subpoenas The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project.
February 8, 2021 Peru reports sharp drop in 2020 copper production due to pandemic Country's copper production plunged 12.5% to 2.15 million tonnes in 2020.
February 8, 2021 Underground operations resume at New Afton after deadly mudslide Mud rush at gold-copper mine in B.C killed one worker and injured two on February 2.
February 8, 2021 Caterpillar, ThoroughTec announce global agreement Caterpillar Mining and ThoroughTec Simulation have completed a global cooperation agreement aimed at bringing the latest generation, simulator-based equipment training solutions to Caterpillar customers.
February 8, 2021 Gahcho Kué, Brucejack mines grapple with covid outbreaks Pretium Resources reported an outbreak of nine covid-19 cases at its remote Brucejack gold mine in British Columbia.
February 8, 2021 Great Bear zones in on more near-surface gold at Dixie The drill highlights in the release include 18.2 metres of 13.38 g/t gold from bedrock surface.
February 8, 2021 Mongolia asks Rio Tinto to mutually cancel Oyu Tolgoi deal Rather than acting unilaterally, the government has asked Rio to mutually terminate the current contract.
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
