Slowdown at Minto copper mine poses challenges to Canada’s Yukon territory
A new report by the Conference Board of Canada states that the Yukon’s economy is facing the bleakest near-term outlook in the country.
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Peru, Brazil to emerge as Latin America’s new mining gems
Peru’s significant copper project pipeline and Brazil’s competitive iron ore sector will consolidate them as main drivers of investment in Latin America’s mining sector, says BMI Research.
BHP CEO pay cut in half over Brazil disaster
Deadly November tailings dam burst at Samarco iron ore mine and commodity downturn key considerations to slash executive pay.
South Africa reels under illegal mining
Illegal mining in South Africa is on the increase in the face of deteriorating economic situation in that mineral-rich country, according to reliable sources..
Northern Gateway will not appeal Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed project approval
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has until Thursday to make a decision.
Tintina Resources resubmits operating permit application for Montana copper mine
Montana's Department of Environmental Quality expressed concerns about the Black Butte copper project's potential impacts from tailings.
Victoria Gold’s new study highlights promise of Eagle deposit
The updated definitive feasibility study for Victoria Gold's 100%-owned Eagle heap leach project reflects improved economics for the mine, prompting five analysts to applaud the company's investment and takeover potential.
OK2 Minerals completes phase 1 at Pyramid, significantly increases land package
"Over the past three years we have demonstrated the potential of a largely unrecognized wedge of Quesnel Terrane by completing the first recorded work program in 2013, and subsequently advancing the project to a regionally important copper-gold target."
The war on cash is still good for gold
The consumer price index (CPI), a measure of inflation, came in hotter than expected Friday, registering 2.3 percent year-over-year in August on expectations of 2.0 percent.
