Agnico Eagle taps Mexico workforce for Macassa gold mine in Ontario As miners struggle to find skilled labour, few companies are open about hiring workers outside Canada to meet their needs. Blair McBride | February 19, 2024 | 10:30 am
Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:27 am
Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 10:16 am
India gets 40 bids for commercial coal mines Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:46 am
Lucara Diamond revives sales deal with gem trader HB Antwerp The Canadian miner said it will supply HB Antwerp with rough diamonds of 10.8 carats and above for 10 years. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 9:30 am
Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority. Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am
Australian lithium stocks rally on speculation of China mine closure Australian lithium stocks rallied on speculation that CATL had closed its Jianxiawo mine. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:27 am
Polymetal to drop out of top 10 gold miners on Russia sale The gold miner agreed to sell its Russian unit to Russian firm Mangazeya Plus. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 8:07 am
Iron ore price slides as rising stocks, weak steel margins blur demand outlook Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports surveyed rose 4% during Lunar New Year holiday. Reuters | February 19, 2024 | 8:02 am