Trump’s biggest move to end the ‘war on coal’ won’t rescue the industry The U.S. is experiencing “a wave of coal retirements -- and we don’t think we’re near the end of it.” Bloomberg News | June 18, 2019 | 4:47 pm
Canada’s Trans Mountain expansion gets green light, again Approval of expansion comes with eight new accommodation measures to address First Nations concerns. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | June 18, 2019 | 2:39 pm
Codelco sweetens contract offer in bid to end mine strike Striking miners and police clashed earlier on Tuesday, with authorities using rubber bullets and tear gas as workers tried to block access to the state-owned firm's mine. Reuters | June 18, 2019 | 2:21 pm
Jaguar Mining raises $25m; stock up over 40% The company plans to use the proceeds to improve its existing mining operations in Brazil. Jackson Chen | June 18, 2019 | 2:12 pm
Seabridge sends crews to KSM for 3-part program The company says there is potential to discover additional deposits west of the exposed deposits and at depth below the STF system. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 18, 2019 | 2:11 pm
Vale mulls new railway, port for Carajas expansion The new railway would stretch for 400 kilometers (248.5 miles) from the current Carajas railroad to Vila do Conde port. Reuters | June 18, 2019 | 2:04 pm
Gold awaits the FOMC as economic data send mixed signals It sounds as if we would be already in the recession! Sunshine Profits | June 18, 2019 | 1:51 pm
Pala to acquire Cobalt 27 for $375m, create new company Nickel 28 Pala’s offer – equivalent to C$5.75 per share – represents a 66% premium to Cobalt 27’s closing share price of C$3.47 on June 17. Jackson Chen | June 18, 2019 | 1:23 pm
Copper price surges as supply worries return Optimism US-China trade talks are back on track also lifts sentiment. Frik Els | June 18, 2019 | 12:33 pm