Teck walks away from Frontier oilsands project The decision marks the end of a project that’s been a decade in the making and passed both federal and provincial regulatory hurdles. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2020 | 3:25 am
Ecuador’s National Assembly working on new rules on mining concessions The legislative body wants to create a level playing field for both local and foreign companies. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 23, 2020 | 12:10 pm
With gold surging, miners face payouts versus production dilemma Some investors are concerned about the longterm growth prospects of an industry built on a depleting resource. Bloomberg News | February 23, 2020 | 11:06 am
As Teck oil sands mine hopes for okay from Canada’s Trudeau, 20 other projects on hold Companies are delaying investment decisions hoping for new pipelines and higher prices. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 10:32 am
Sawiris in talks to buy 51% stake in Egypt state-owned mining firm Sawiris had said that he intended to invest in gold and copper mining in Egypt if investment conditions improved. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 10:12 am
Ecuadorean court denies public vote on halting mining projects Azuay's prefect, Yaku Perez, who submitted the request, said gold and copper mines threaten communities' water source. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 9:58 am
India clarifies size of gold discovery in northern state Its hunger for gold cost India more than $31 billion in imports last year. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 9:47 am
Egypt to launch bid round in March for gold exploration in Eastern Desert – official The country's Eastern desert is believed to be highly mineral-rich as it forms part of an area known as the Arabian-Nubian shield. Reuters | February 23, 2020 | 9:32 am
Antimony prices not expected to take off – report Roskill says that it is unlikely that the metalloid will go back to 2017/2018 levels. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2020 | 9:17 am