Detention of illegal Chinese miners in Zambia infuriates Beijing
The group of 31 people arrested over the weekend at the copper-mining town of Chingola, includes a pregnant woman and two other people with malaria.
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Trump urged to end uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon
Supporters of the moratorium, which expires in 2032, say new mining activity will likely boost the risk of uranium-contaminated water flowing into the Canyon.
Most potash shipped through Thunder Bay in a decade
According to the Thunder Bay Port Authority, 134,000 tonnes of potash crossed its docks into ships en route to ports in Brazil and Europe.
Gensource confirms the future of potash production with one feasibility study
Gensource Potash’s feasibility study (FS) was largely in line with its preliminary economic assessments (PEA), validating the robust economics of Vanguard 1.
New gold mine in Timmins by 2018: Gowest CEO
Timmins could see the start of another gold mine by 2018 according to the CEO of mine developer Gowest Limited (TSXV:GWA).
First Majestic Silver to resume mining after labour disruption
First Majestic Silver's (NYSE:AG,TSX:FR) La Encantada silver mine in Mexico should be back into the ore within weeks after a labour disruption halted production in May.
Large precious metals player entering ‘catalyst-rich period’ in Mexico
BMO Analyst Andrew Kaip highlights what to expect from this developer in the near and more-distant future with a rating upgrade.
66-year chart of beer vs gold price may lead to (heavy) drinking
New report says don't wait 'til Octoberfest to pour money into gold market.
Shandong to borrow $1.26B to buy half of Argentinian gold mine
Top Chinese gold producer Shandong Mining will have to arrange financing before unlocking its half of the Veladero mine in Argentina.
