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Explorex Resources begins drilling for cobalt in Canada’s New Brunswick

The Canadian junior miner is taking advantage of a window of opportunity presented by a local drill company to complete two holes prior to the Christmas break.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2018 | 3:29 am

Nighthawk explores regions near Colomac in NWT

“This past year a little over half of our drill metres were outside Colomac on our larger land package,” Michael Byron, Nighthawk’s president and CEO, said.

Northern Miner Staff | December 16, 2018 | 5:37 pm

Canadian regulator to fine Glencore-controlled miner over Congo -WSJ

The expected settlement is related to the company’s business activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo between 2014 and 2016.

Reuters | December 16, 2018 | 12:13 pm

The security risks of mining in Latin America

Americas Market Intelligence says companies need to do their due diligence.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 16, 2018 | 11:52 am

OceanaGold allowed to resume activities at New Zealand’s Martha pit

The Martha pit was shut down in 2015 when a major slip and a rockfall affected the area.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 16, 2018 | 9:26 am

How to maximize platinum’s efficiency in fuel cells

Scientists say the new process could help ease the transition from conventional internal combustion engines to fuel cell vehicles without disrupting the platinum supply chain.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 15, 2018 | 7:54 pm