April 13, 2017 British scientists find sub-sea minerals treasure trove They have found valuable minerals atop an underwater mountain, which is basically a huge flat-topped mound of some of the scarcest materials on Earth.
April 13, 2017 Mexican mines recording major gains in equipment reliability and reduced fuel usage At an accelerating rate, Mexican mines are taking advantage of advanced simulation technology along with skilled people and proven process, from Immersive Technologies, to optimize their equipment operator workforce.
April 12, 2017 INFOGRAPHIC: Which States get the most Chinese investment? Today’s infographic comes from SCMP, and it shows where Chinese overseas investment has been going, with a particular focus on the United States between 2000 and 2016.
April 12, 2017 Alaska approves key permit for Pebble copper-gold mine, with conditions Permit allows Northern Dynasty to work in the area for the next 12 months, but it includes requirements for state inspections, as well as an unprecedented $2 million guarantee as…
April 11, 2017 Water scarcity, pollution to take shine off Latin American mining sector In addition to raising costs for miners and delaying certain projects, the focus on the amount of water used by the extraction industry in the region will boost social pressure…
April 11, 2017 Gran Colombia Gold goes after the South American nation in $700 million lawsuit The lawsuit is against the government's order to Gran Colombia Gold to halt its Marmato project until it has further consulted with local residents.
April 6, 2017 Buy precious, sell base (metals)….. Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger explains why he believes base metals are overbought and precious metals, especially silver, are set to appreciate.
April 6, 2017 BC mining financing dropped 40% in 2016 The mining industry still received 29% of the Canadian province’s top-grossing corporate financing deals.
April 6, 2017 Erdene Resource moving forward with flagship project in Mongolia While the company had other projects in the country, the Bayan Khundii gold project went from greenfield prospect to being its main asset in roughly nine months.
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
