Test mining at Madsen yields 56% more oz than predicted says Pure Gold Pure Gold purchased the Madsen property in 2014, advancing the project to the current development stage. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 28, 2018 | 2:44 pm
Surge acquires copper-gold mineral mountain property in Omineca mining division The company stated that the region is host to numerous operating mines. MINING.com Editor | November 28, 2018 | 2:11 pm
Rio Tinto to proceed with $2.6B iron ore mine in Western Australia Construction for the project will start in 2019, with first production expected in late-2021. Reuters | November 28, 2018 | 2:08 pm
Metals Creek starts diamond drilling at Garrison project The company’s stock jumped 12% Wednesday, following the announcement. MINING.com Editor | November 28, 2018 | 12:35 pm
Osisko Mining improves Lynx grade and ounces at Windfall project Windfall, which lies within the traditional territory of the Waswanipi Cree First Nation, is about 700 km northwest of Montreal. Northern Miner Staff | November 28, 2018 | 11:27 am
Indian court panel says state government overreached by closing Vedanta smelter The company was not given any notice or opportunity to explain its position. Reuters | November 28, 2018 | 10:07 am
Australia’s Fortescue readies first shipment of new mid-grade iron ore The new product is a major step in the miner's strategy to wring more value from its iron ore after profits halved last financial year. Reuters | November 28, 2018 | 9:53 am
World Gold Council to appoint David Tait chief executive The World Gold Council is funded by gold mining companies and aims to expand demand for gold. Reuters | November 28, 2018 | 9:43 am
Chile to lease inactive licenses held by top miners to juniors Move allows major companies to lease to juniors all or part of assets they are not actively developing. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2018 | 9:41 am