Snow, soil and trees could help detect mineral deposits in Canada
A team of geologists is using a series of techniques to identify halogens, commonly associated mineral deposits, in organic materials
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McEwen grows gold production 50% with Timmins buy
Toronto-based gold miner acquires Black Fox mining complex in northern Ontario from Primero Mining for $35m.
Tahoe ceases dividend and suspends company-wide guidance due to uncertainty in Guatemala
The Vancouver-based miner seems to be handling the situation well, as officials announced Wednesday that balance sheets "remains strong"
China aluminium soars due to capacity closures
The news around China’s pollution crackdown spiked investors concerns
Peruvian Conga gold mine to stay closed until further notice
The Peruvian giant is focusing on extending the working life of the Yanacocha gold mine
Lead-zinc mine on Vancouver island reopens
Vancouver Island copper-zinc-lead mine, Myra Falls, restarts after nearly two years.
First Quantum to shutter Australia nickel mine in September
First Quantum Minerals Ltd said on Wednesday it plans to suspend operations at its Ravensthorpe nickel mine in Western Australia at the beginning of next month due to persistently weak nickel prices, sending its shares lower.
North Korea breathes new life into gold price, mining stocks
Safe haven buying lifts gold price 1.8% to 8-week high sparking stock market gains for top producers.
Comstock provides dual upside for Canadian gold discovery
There’s been a recent bull rush for Canadian gold projects, and Comstock Metals Ltd. sits in a good position with a pair of quality exploration plays in two exciting jurisdictions.
