Canada’s McEwen Mining 2018 production exceeds guidance
The precious metals miner produced 175,561 ounces of ore last year, 15% more than the 152,329 it churned out in 2017.
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IDM’s Red Mountain gold and silver mine gets environmental permit
Canadian Environment and Climate Change Minister, Catherine McKenna, said the proposed mine was not likely to have significant adverse effects if the 120 stipulated conditions were met.
Finn-Russian digital solutions to revive SA mining industry
Approximately 77% of all mining accidents resulting in a fatality have occurred to involve human factor in operating with equipment. Digital solutions implemented could allow to reduce human involvement in a dangerous mining process.
Gold and commodities set to soar in 2019
The Barrick Gold-Randgold merger, announced last September, might have been just the start of a new wave of consolidation.
China copper imports hit record high in 2018
Annual imports of unwrought copper were buoyed by China's crackdown on scrap copper in 2018, part of its efforts to combat pollution.
China’s 2018 iron ore imports fall 1%, first annual drop since 2010
The fall in iron ore purchases for 2018 came as a 70 percent plunge in profit margins since late October cut the incentive for steelmakers to ramp up output and restock raw materials.
Newmont’s Goldcorp gamble may need ‘drastic’ surgery to work
The cost to create the world’s largest gold company: A 17 percent premium for a $10 billion all-shares acquisition that faces some big-time challenges down the line.
GGX drills more high grade at Gold Drop in BC
Gold Drop was mined intermittently from 1919 to the 1980's and hosts 8 known gold bearing veins or vein systems.
The palladium play – part 1
Palladium is close to becoming the most “precious” of precious metals