February 14, 2017

Striking workers at BHP’s Escondida mine accept Gov’t mediation

The meeting is not a return to mediation but an attempt to agree to return to the negotiating table, the union said.

February 13, 2017

Gold miners hammered by metal’s biggest one-day loss this month

Shares in most gold miners fell Monday as the precious metal price dropped more than 1% in early trading and was steadily heading to its largest single-session loss of the…

February 13, 2017

Newcrest doubles first-half profit, to pay divvy

The miner attributed the good results to higher metals prices, increased gold and copper output and productivity improvements.

February 13, 2017

McEwen Mining keeps growing, buys exploration junior Lexam VG

The proposed friendly acquisition will give McEwen access to advanced exploration stage properties located in the heart of Timmins Gold Camp, northern Ontario.

February 8, 2017

Chinese race to grab Barrick’s stake in Super Pit hits roadblock

Minjar Gold is still waiting for Chinese regulatory clearance and hasn’t been able to secure funding for the $1.3 billion deal.

February 7, 2017

These are just 15 ways in which graphene could reshape the world

Everybody seems to love Graphene, the one-atom-thick sheets of carbon that aren't just super flexible, harder than diamond, and stronger than steel, but are also able to conduct electricity better…

February 3, 2017

Canadian mining companies dominate 2017 OTCQX Best 50 ranking

The #1 ranked company was Cordoba Minerals Corp, a Toronto-based mineral exploration company, which had a total return of 466%.

February 3, 2017

Talks between BHP, Escondida workers to resume as Gov’t steps in

The company's request for government mediation effectively extends talks and pushes back the start of a potential strike to Feb. 13.

February 2, 2017

CHART: Mining rally continues into 2017

Seaborne coal, tin prices are the big exceptions.

February 1, 2017

Did this financier just call the end of the mining rally?

Private equity firm Orion selling $1 billion worth of royalty, streaming and offtake assets covering gold, silver, base metals and diamonds.