Hardrock gold project greenlighted by Canada’s Environment Minister
Catherine McKenna said that if mitigation measures are taken, Greenstone Gold Mines’ project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
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Climate ideals clash with coal realities at Polish-led U.N. talks
Coal bosses see a need to address climate risk, but say Poland must use thermal coal for electricity until it has a better option.
Thirteen miners trapped in coal mine in northern India after flooding
'We are praying that they come out alive' - Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.
South Africa’s AMCU union to remain on strike at Sibanye-Stillwater
The union's Sibanye-Stillwater members remain on strike, disputing the miner's argument the action is now illegal.
Asia Gold-High prices leave demand in the doldrums ahead of holidays
If prices come down, we might see some buying because both the new year and the Chinese new year are coming up.
Nigeria’s first gold refinery scheduled to be ready next year
The refinery will initially be able to produce 3 metric tons of gold each month, and 1 ton of silver.
Giant 552-carat yellow diamond unearthed in Canada’s arctic
The stone was found at Dominion Diamond and Rio Tinto's Diavik mine.
Imperial Metals hires BMO to speed up restructuring — sources
The company produces copper and gold at its Red Chris, Mount Polley and Huckleberry mines and lead and zinc at half-owned Ruddock Creek mine, all in British Columbia.
China’s GEM is said to stop buying cobalt from Glencore
Last week Glencore warned that some buyers in China reneged on contracts after seeing prices plunge, forcing the company to renegotiate the commercial terms of the deals.
