Forest fires force temporary closure of two BC mines
A hot and dry summer in British Columbia has set forests aflame, and last week the effects of Mother Nature were felt by two prominent BC mines.
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Cuba seeks to revive mining sector with new lead and zinc mine
A new lead and zinc mine in northwestern Cuba is on track to start production in October as part of the Caribbean island's attempt to breathe fresh life in its mining sector, the joint venture Emincar overseeing the project said this week.
Junior shakeup in the White Gold District
The White Gold District in the Canadian Yukon territory is continuing to see movement, this time among junior gold explorers hoping to grab a piece of the action.
Glencore bets on copper with $21M investment in Brazilian producer
Glencore (LON:GLEN) has placed a multi-million-dollar bet on copper by investing just over US$21 million (GBP 16.16 million) into Brazilian copper producer Paranapanema (PMA).
Trump slump in dollar lifts gold price to 4-week high
US dollar falls to more than 2-year low as Trump's pro-growth agenda stalls in Washington.
Philippines plans new law to ensure responsible mining
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday the country's mining industry pays too little in tax and not enough in compensation for any environmental damage.
Toronto firm closing South African platinum mine
The Bokoni mine, a joint venture between Atlatsa and Anglo Platinum, produces around 150,000 ounces of platinum group metals per year.
CanAlaska Uranium, Cameco begin drilling at West McArthur
Work at the asset, located immediately next to Cameco's Fox Lake uranium discovery, will be carried out by a helicopter-supported team based at Cameco's nearby majority-owned McArthur River.
New African rare earth mine to start production by year-end
Gakara mine, which operated for 30 years until 1978, is expected to restart commercial production in the fourth quarter of the year.