Workers put brakes on wrong train in BHP iron ore train derailment-regulator

The train had to be deliberately derailed after it reached speeds of 162 km/hour (101 mph), destroying two locomotives, 245 ore cars and 2 km (1.2 miles) of track.

Reuters | March 12, 2019 | 9:35 am

Mixed signals for China steel and iron ore point to prices drifting lower

More certainty is needed on the demand outlook before prices can lock in a definitive direction.

Reuters | March 12, 2019 | 9:21 am

Canadian oil outlook ‘significantly deteriorated’: International Energy Agency

With Canadian oil prices under pressure and so much uncertainty regarding new takeaway capacity, companies have been reluctant to launch new projects.

JWN Energy | March 12, 2019 | 8:00 am

Canadian miner ready to drill at centenary Arizona gold project

The US Bureau of Land Management approved Arizona Silver's Notice of Intent to start exploration drilling on the Philadelphia project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 12, 2019 | 7:12 am

Blackstone says BC cobalt project compares with world’s top deposits

The Aussie miner says new work in recent months has uncovered fresh targets assaying up to 2.3% cobalt and 32 grams per tonne gold.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 12, 2019 | 7:09 am

Sirius Minerals puts alternative plan for potash project on the table

The Woodsmith mine will be one of the world’s largest in terms of the amount of resources extracted — It's set to generate an initial 10 million tonnes per year of polyhalite, a form of potash used in plant fertilizers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2019 | 6:02 am

Newcrest inks $65-million JV deal with Greatland Gold

The joint venture will focus on advancing the London-based explorer’s Havieron project in Western Australia's prolific Paterson region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2019 | 3:10 am

Meet SNC, the firm that Trudeau’s risking his career to save

Why is Justin Trudeau risking his political career to rescue the construction firm? It comes down to three things: jobs, SNC’s political clout and the special status that many Quebec companies hold.

Bloomberg News | March 11, 2019 | 10:59 am