January 16, 2019 NorZinc signs land use agreement with Dene The agreement covers the construction and operation of an all season road connecting the Prairie Creek zinc-lead-silver mine and the Liard Highway.
January 16, 2019 Hudbay Minerals investor Waterton seeks to replace CEO, board Toronto-based private-equity firm Waterton Global Resource Management is launching a proxy fight with Hudbay Minerals, pushing to overhaul the board and oust its chief executive over alleged "mismanagement."
January 15, 2019 Mining’s biggest jobs are up for grabs. Here are the contenders Some of the mining world’s top executives are starting to plan their departures.
January 15, 2019 Skeena hits long (15m) and strong (31 g/t) at Eskay Creek The company recently completed a surface drilling program on its Eskay Creek property in BC's Golden Triangle.
January 15, 2019 Canada’s McEwen Mining 2018 production exceeds guidance The precious metals miner produced 175,561 ounces of ore last year, 15% more than the 152,329 it churned out in 2017.
January 15, 2019 IDM’s Red Mountain gold and silver mine gets environmental permit Canadian Environment and Climate Change Minister, Catherine McKenna, said the proposed mine was not likely to have significant adverse effects if the 120 stipulated conditions were met.
January 14, 2019 GGX drills more high grade at Gold Drop in BC Gold Drop was mined intermittently from 1919 to the 1980's and hosts 8 known gold bearing veins or vein systems.
January 14, 2019 Argentina set to join global mining transparency initiative The global initiative requires member countries to disclose how they allocate licences and how much they receive from the companies in tax, royalties and other contributions.
January 14, 2019 Lundin kicks off underground work at flagship Fruta del Norte project Ecuador’s largest underground gold and silver mine is on track to begin production before the end of the year.
January 13, 2019 Buenaventura facing stoppage at Uchucchacua mine Contracted workers are alleging unsuitable working conditions.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
