In Maduro’s Venezuela, even counting gold bars is a challenge
The country’s once vibrant exploration activity plummeted after Chavez came to power in 1999 and nationalized foreign companies’ mining licenses and assets.
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Climbing nickel output to cast shadow on prices
"Current price moves are a knee jerk reaction to the Vale news," said BMO Capital Markets analyst Kash Kamal.
Cordoba Minerals dealing with fraudulent transactions at Colombian subsidiary
The miner alleges breach of fiduciary obligations, abuse of trust, theft, and fraud.
Near-record high vanadium prices boosts Bushveld Minerals 2018 results
Repair work in the fourth quarter slightly impacted production, but that was more than offset by surging vanadium prices as demand for the metal grows.
Canadian miner wants its uranium project in Niger solar-powered
GoviEx Uranium is studying the possibility of powering its flagship Madaouela project in Niger using a renewable hybrid solar power solution.
Danakali’s potash project could be a game changer for Eritrea — UN
UNDP says the Colluli potash project has the potential to significantly boost Eritrea’s economy and advance the country’s sustainable development agenda.
Fortune Minerals commits to hire locally at Canada’s first primary cobalt mine
Company has signed a socio-economic agreement with the government of the Northwest Territories.
Rio Tinto on the lookout for BC porphyry deposit
Some of BC’s largest copper and gold deposits are porphyries.
Australia’s Newcrest Mining posts 7% rise in Q2 gold output
Newcrest said it continues to expect gold production in the second half of the year to be higher than the first half due to fewer planned shutdowns.