Quebec mining town shortlists four new names to get fresh start
The town of Asbestos is hoping to shift to a new identity and move away from a moniker that’s associated with cancer in English.
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Renard diamond mine to restart in September
The mine, operated by Stornoway Diamonds, has been on care and maintenance since March.
Atlantic Nickel to invest $335 million in Brazil
Company will invest starting in 2026 to build an underground nickel sulphide mine in Brazil's Bahia state.
B2Gold shrugs off coup to boost output in Mali
The company is increasing production at Fekola by more than a third to over 620,000 ounces this year.
Juukan Gorge is a watershed moment for the world’s miners
Miners have been given notice that shareholders expect a zero-failure operational model.
Harmony Gold to boost output gains after pandemic hit
South Africa’s top gold producer is looking expand elsewhere in Africa and could also consider investing in Papua New Guinea.
Fortescue says it won’t consider heritage resolution at AGM
The miner said it respects the right of shareholders to demand resolutions, but will not consider them at the annual shareholder meeting to be held on Nov. 11.
BP says the era of oil demand growth is over
BP’s energy outlook shows consumption slumping 50% by 2050 in one scenario, and by almost 80% in another.
Lundin Gold granted permit for new Ecuador target
Initial exploration work on the drill-ready Barbasco target, about 7 km south of Fruta del Norte.