August 16, 2019

Orestone closer to drilling at Captain project in British Columbia

The Vancouver-based miner recently received an environmental notice of work mineral exploration permit.

August 15, 2019

Newcrest Mining posts 22% jump in annual profit

Australia's biggest listed gold miner posted an underlying profit of $561 million for the full year ended June 30.

August 15, 2019

Anti-mining protests in Peru threaten $5bn Quellaveco copper project

Community members claim Anglo American has not met its commitment to hire 80% of the required labour locally.

August 15, 2019

Casa receives work permit for Pitman project in British Columbia

The permit was issued following consultation with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Kitselas First Nation.

August 14, 2019

Machines to replace a third of workforce at Chuquicamata mine

Codelco officially inaugurated underground operations at the world’s largest open pit copper mine on Wednesday.

August 14, 2019

Rockridge reports first resource estimate for Knife Lake

Rockridge optioned the property from Eagle Plains Resources and can earn a 100% interest.

August 14, 2019

Northern Dynasty raises $11.5m for Pebble project

The Pebble deposit is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world.

August 14, 2019

Incoming Codelco CEO ‘optimistic’ about long-term copper price

The new operation at Chuquicamata would help Chile keep pace with modern demands for cleaner and more productive operations.

August 14, 2019

Vedanta fails to stop KCM liquidation in meeting with Zambia’s president

While the president agreed to listen to Vedanta Chairman Anil Argawal's position it did not change his mind.

August 14, 2019

Top 10 US-based miners

The Northern Miner presents the top 10 US-based mining companies by market capitalization.