March 14, 2019

MAC says mining needs government support to enhance competitiveness

Capital investment in the mining sector has declined each year since 2012, with investment intentions for 2018 in line with this trend.

March 14, 2019

Vedanta to shut Namibian zinc refinery for five weeks

Miners downed tools from Feb. 22 to March 6, affecting waste-stripping at the mine and mining of ore.

March 11, 2019

Luxfer’s acquisition of Neo Performance falls through

The Manchester-based company had agreed to acquire Neo for $612 million in cash and stock.

March 10, 2019

Salary not top priority for mining jobseekers – Study

Out of 800 people polled, 40% prioritize work-life balance.

March 8, 2019

Glencore signs annual zinc treatment charges deal with Canada’s Noranda

The market terms of the deal were not disclosed.

March 7, 2019

Rathdowney Resources names Whittington president, CEO

Whittington was president and CEO of Farallon Mining until its sale to Nyrstar in 2011 and later of Northern Vertex Mining.

March 6, 2019

Global Mineral Professionals Alliance launches tailings initiative

The members of the Alliance agreed on the urgency of examining tailings from the perspective of disposal and closure.

March 4, 2019

All but two Canadian provinces approve Minerals and Metals Plan

Ontario and Saskatchewan say the plan falls short in growing Canada’s reputation as a world leader.

February 28, 2019

Canada’s mining sector at a crossroads — report

Canada's mining sector is going through dramatic change, but the industry remains bullish on growth, and miners increasingly believe innovation and advances in technology will reshape the industry.

February 28, 2019

China’s strong imports help explain low LME metal stock

Refined metal has been flowing in significant quantities to China, reducing availability in the rest of the world.