August 21, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC – On the precipice: Will global markets follow commodities off the cliff?

Today may be the end of this trend of divergence. US equities are at a precipice: fueled by low rates and quantitative easing for years, they have finally started to…

August 20, 2015

Heap Leach: Mining’s breakthrough technology

New techniques for tailings treatment and sulfide ore recovery will see low-cost environmentally friendly heap leaching take another giant leap forward.

August 19, 2015

New landscape for BC mining environmental reviews

First Nation support for resource projects has become increasingly important to their success.

August 18, 2015

Stillwater lays off 119 workers

In the last year, spot platinum prices have slumped by almost a third.

August 18, 2015

Glencore plans to shut Eland platinum mine in South Africa, union says

The company had said in June it lacked the inside edge to make owning the precious metal worthwhile.

August 13, 2015

South Africa’s platinum miners start over

Companies turn to shallow, highly mechanized new mines to keep costs low.

August 11, 2015

China’s surprise currency move is more bad news for Canadian commodities

Stock markets in Canada and the United States fell sharply on the news that China had allowed the yuan to drop 2%.

August 10, 2015

Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space

As we turn our eyes to the skies, we should also look south to gain some insight into governance matters in outer space.

August 10, 2015

Zimbabwe platinum export tax shelved for now

The country had introduced the levy on raw platinum exports in January, aiming to encourage local processing of the metal.

August 9, 2015

South Africa’s Zuma asks mining companies to limit job cuts

South Africa President Jacob Zuma asked mining and steel companies to limit job cuts as falling commodity prices put profits at risk.