December 27, 2018 Human activity creates 208 new mineral species Study shows mining has sparked "unparalleled inorganic compound diversification" like rabbittite at Lucky Strike, Utah and a handful found on smelter walls
December 24, 2018 Mining innovation helps lead BC’s economy into high-tech future BC risks a contraction of the mining sector of the economy by not taking concrete, immediate action while competitors advance initiatives of their own.
December 21, 2018 Freeport Indonesia has new mining permit valid to 2031 The permit given to PT Freeport Indonesia is valid up to 2031, and could be extended another ten years.
December 21, 2018 ePower Metals buys Magenta cobalt project in Mexico Magenta hosts numerous high-grade cobalt/gold/silver/nickel vein and skarn style deposits.
December 20, 2018 Wisconsin court rejects lawsuit over Aquila Resources wetlands permit The lawsuit was brought by the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin against the US Environmental Protection Agency.
December 20, 2018 Bravada and OceanaGold announce JV on Nevada Highland project The Highland project consists of 102 Federal lode claims for a total of 825 hectares and is located along the Walker Lane Gold trend.
December 19, 2018 Pretium buys back gold-silver stream, closes $480m debt deal In 2016, Brucejack was named the world’s highest grade “rookie” gold mine.
December 19, 2018 Osisko Mining reports 39% higher grade than resource model at Windfall Lake The deposit is one of the highest grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada.
December 19, 2018 Scotgold ready to break rock at Scotland’s first commercial gold mine Cononish underground gold-silver mine is expected to produce 23,500 ounces of the precious yellow metal annually for up to 17 years.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
