Philippines lifts nine-year ban on new mines to boost revenues
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to investments.
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Barrick maintains annual outlook despite drop in quarterly output
Company forecast higher output in the second half of the year as ramps up some operations.
Glencore faces shareholders revolt over CEO’s pay
Proxy adviser Glass Lewis is pushing investors to vote against the company’s plans to pay Gary Nagle up to $10.4 million.
Nouveau Monde launches climate action plan to achieve carbon neutrality
The Canadian miner said it wants to achieve a zero-carbon footprint at both its Phase 1 anode materials plant and its Matawinie graphite project in Québec.
Iconic Minerals ready for permitting Bonnie Claire lithium project
The Vancouver-based miner says quartz-rich volcanic tuffs containing anomalous amounts of lithium occur within the Sarcobatus Valley, where Bonnie Claire is located.
Anglo American to run South America mines 100% on renewables
The company will power its copper, iron ore and nickel operations in Chile, Peru and Brazil on green energy by 2022.
Odds ‘n’ Sods: Close encounters of the polar bear kind
Everyone who's explored in Canada has a bear story, but the holy grail of close shaves is the polar bear story.
Copper price scales $9,000 after Goldman calls it the new oil
Goldman Sachs sees prices averaging $11,000 per tonne over the next 12 months.
PROK establishes new idler manufacturing facilities in Chile and Canada
The new facilities will service clients in North and South America and offer PROK’s full range of market leading idlers.
