September 16, 2020

First Quantum stock surges – expects no more covid disruptions

The Cobre Panama mine, which was shut in early April by order of Panama's health ministry, has not had any covid-19 cases on site since May.

September 16, 2020

Bids open for Canadian “flawless” 102-carat diamond

Bids for the rare 102.39-carat diamond opened on Sep. 15, and it may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction.

September 16, 2020

Nearly half of TSX30 ranking are mining companies

Fourteen of the Toronto Stock Exchange’s 30 top performers on the TSX30 2020 ranking are mining companies.

September 15, 2020

Central Asia Metals reports tailings leak at Macedonia

Miner has reported that tailings from its Sasa zinc-lead mine have leaked into a local river in northeastern Macedonia. Nobody has been harmed, company stated.

September 15, 2020

Renard diamond mine to restart in September

The mine, operated by Stornoway Diamonds, has been on care and maintenance since March.

September 15, 2020

Atlantic Nickel to invest $335 million in Brazil

Company will invest starting in 2026 to build an underground nickel sulphide mine in Brazil's Bahia state.

September 15, 2020

IronRidge to sell May Queen project to Australasian Gold

IronRidge’s CEO said the sale of May Queen will allow the company to focus on its gold and lithium assets in Africa.

September 14, 2020

First Quantum eyes operations expansion at Zambia mine

Kansanshi is Africa's biggest copper mine.

September 14, 2020

Australia aluminum sector in fight for survival

Australia’s aluminum smelters are being priced out of the global market due to high energy costs, with closures looming unless they can find a pathway to cheaper power.

September 14, 2020

Train carrying potash derails near Hope, British Columbia

About 20 cars went off the tracks on a bridge near Hunter Creek; there are no reported injuries.