February 8, 2021

China set to unload some stranded Australian coal

The measure doesn’t mean China is loosening its ban on Australian coal imports and it’s uncertain if the deliveries will be cleared by customs.

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.