March 20, 2018

Congo set to overtake US as world no 4 copper producer

DRC's resolve to overhaul mining code shouldn't have surprised the industry – Kinshasa's become too important to global supply for companies to pull sticks.

March 18, 2018

EPA not happy with Canadian miner’s zinc-gold project in Michigan

The project is being proposed by Toronto-based Aquila Resources.

March 15, 2018

Canadian miner could reopen centenary Idaho mine

Toronto-based Bunker Hill Mining Co. would consider reopening its namesake mine on a limited basis by the end of the year.

March 11, 2018

Workers at Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru end strike

Workers had downed tools on Monday to demand higher wages and better benefits, according to a union leader.

March 9, 2018

Teck restarts Elkview dryer, to lose 200,000 tonnes of coal production

Company expects to lose about 200,000 tonnes in steelmaking coal output.

March 8, 2018

Swedish Boliden innocent in Chile toxic waste dump case — court

Swedish court has ruled that local miner Boliden won’t have to pay over $12 million (100 million Swedish crowns) in compensation for health problems allegedly caused by toxic waste it…

March 7, 2018

British Columbia to reform Environmental Assessment Process in the fall

Environmental assessments already underway will continue under the current process.

March 7, 2018

Congo’s Kabila to sign new mining code soon after meeting with miners

The announcement followed a nearly six-hour meeting on Wednesday between Kabila and mining executives in Kinshasa about the new code, which will raise taxes and remove a stability clause.

March 5, 2018

BC mining and exploration sees resurgence after years of stagnation

The survey found that exploration expenditures across BC totaled $246 million in 2017, up $41 million (20%), from the year before.

March 5, 2018

Workers at Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru start strike -union

The strike started at 7:30 (12:30 GMT) and has affected production at the smelter, said the union's secretary general, Simon Diaz.