June 13, 2016

Luxembourg invests heavily in space mining

First time a country partners with privates to boost the development of the industry.

June 13, 2016

Major mining assets change hands after commodity rout

Large mining companies are selling off some of their prized assets after the prolonged global commodities markets rout left some with high levels of debt.

June 12, 2016

Gensource planning small potash mine for south central Saskatchewan

A Saskatoon-based potash company is planning to expand its operations within the province after purchasing two mining leases that could lead to a small production site in south central Saskatchewan.

June 8, 2016

Study of private investors shows how risky mining can be

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural resources sector – but only energy beats the returns.

June 7, 2016

US government expected to green-light first private Moon mission

An official endorsement of such mission would pave the way for several other for-profit space ventures currently in the works.

June 6, 2016

Commodities storming back into bull market

Most analysts believe the commodities market has turned a corner and that prices are unlikely to return to lows seen in the past year.

June 2, 2016

Sirius Minerals lines up contractors for huge potash mine, may lower cost estimates

Sirius' mine, located beneath a U.K. national park, is set to generate an initial 10 million tonnes per year of polyhalite – a form of potash.

June 1, 2016

Brazil’s mining sector to recover lost ground as iron ore, metal prices stabilize

Higher gold prices will push miners to restart or speed up development of projects, leading a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions in the country, according to BMI Research.

May 31, 2016

CHARTS: Brutal May for metals and miners

A sharp reversal in metals and minerals prices during May see top mining companies shed billions in market value.

May 25, 2016

Gold price rally boosts Canada’s mining sector growth

Strong performance also came on the back of strategic initiatives, such as non-core asset sales, aggressive cost control measures and a disciplined approach in reducing debt.