August 29, 2018

Australian southern state open to mining

Victoria's government wants to spend $220 million on exploration and drill one million metres by 2023.

August 28, 2018

Canada’s Teck resumes lead smelting at British Columbia facility

Teck Resources Ltd said on Tuesday that lead smelting had resumed at its Trail, British Columbia, facility after a seven-day suspension because of wildfires.

August 27, 2018

Zacatecas governor welcomes reopening of Grupo Mexico’s mine after 11-year strike

The provincial authority issued a statement after learning that the reopening of the mine will create 3,600 jobs.

August 21, 2018

Teck partially suspends smelter due to forest fire smoke

No timeline for resumption of operations.

August 19, 2018

Hedge funds turned record short on metals just before the rout

As U.S.-China trade tensions escalated mid-June, fast-money traders flipped to a short position in metals overall.

August 15, 2018

Mining and metals markets crater as copper price enters bear market

Investors found no solace in traditional safe haven gold with the precious metal setting a one-and-a-half year low.

August 9, 2018

Nevsun asks shareholders to reject Lundin’s hostile bid

Canadian miner Nevsun Resources Ltd on Thursday urged its shareholders to reject a hostile C$1.4 billion ($1.07 billion) offer from rival Lundin Mining Corp.

August 9, 2018

Contractor dies in accident at Trevali’s Perkoa Mine

Upon knowledge of the accident all underground operations were suspended and authorities were notified.

August 8, 2018

Glencore credits China’s ‘Blue Skies’ program for strong H1

Protectionism could limit future growth.

August 7, 2018

Latin America-focused copper miner now eyeing Canada

Westminster Resources to buy a land package in the Ronge district of Saskatchewan.