Richmont Mines (TSX:RIC) wants to go deeper in search of gold at its Island gold mine in northeastern Ontario, and now has a business case to back that up.
A second vessel contracted to haul iron ore for Brazilian miner Vale SA was delayed for repairs following the loss of a similar ship that mysteriously sank en route to China leaving 22 people presumed dead.
Mining companies in South Africa have been frozen out of consultation over regulatory changes that could dilute shareholders, raise costs and impose new levies to fund community development.