Pimenton mine in Chile goes bankrupt
One of the world's highest-grade gold mines has been closed and its operator has declared bankruptcy due to a lack of working capital.
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Gold price jumps after weak US payrolls
Near six week high above $1,280 an ounce.
New BC government could jeopardize Canadian oil exports
The upcoming change in British Columbia’s government could stall the Canadian oil industry’s plans to compete globally by exporting crude to Asia—the world’s fastest growing refining market of which Middle Eastern producers, Russia, and now the U.S. are vying for market share.
Mountain Province Diamonds jumps 11.4% on 53- and 84-carat finds
TSX and NASDAQ-listed company said it unearthed two gems, one at 53.9 carats and the other at 84.65 carats, from Gahcho Kué in April.
More iron ore coming Western Australia’s way
The global glut in iron ore will not be helped by an investment by Rio Tinto to develop its Koodaideri iron ore deposit in Western Australia.
Infographic | $20 trillion of U.S. debt visualized using stacks of $100 bills
Millions, billions, trillions? Abstract numbers are hard to comprehend, but not when you visualize them.
Is coking coal pricing moving away from quarterly benchmarks?
Metallurgical coal miners could be exposed to more pricing volatility if a move afoot to do away with quarterly pricing comes to anything.
New PEA supports Richmont’s plan to mine deeper at Island gold mine
Richmont Mines (TSX:RIC) wants to go deeper in search of gold at its Island gold mine in northeastern Ontario, and now has a business case to back that up.
Fire halts production at BHP’s largest iron ore mine
43m tonnes per year Mount Whaleback mine in the Pilbara produces the world's number three iron ore miner's highest grade ore.
