Australia signs critical minerals research agreement with US GeoScience Australia and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) signed the agreement, which did not mention any specific funding. Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 9:02 am
Save Canadian Mining initiative launched The initiative aims to discuss with authorities predatory short-selling practices affecting junior miners. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2019 | 6:20 am
Nokia prompts industry to embrace digital transformation The Finnish firm said 35 customers in the mining and energy sectors will benefit. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2019 | 6:15 am
Rio Tinto faces fresh legal setback at Oyu Tolgoi mine Administrative court has upheld claims that authorities didn’t follow due process on the agreement that underpins the asset’s development. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2019 | 5:18 am
Lydian scores small victory for its gold project in Armenia A small number of citizens alleged that “new ecological factors” had come to light, which justified voiding Amulsar’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2019 | 3:13 am
Nemaska Lithium idles Whabouchi mine, Shawinigan plant As the price of lithium continues its slide and with no firm financing commitment, Nemaska has shut down operations temporarily. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2019 | 2:49 pm
Ascot reports high-grade intercepts from Prew zone at Premier Premier project resources currently stand at 2.78 million tonnes in the indicated category grading 7.46 g/t gold and 26.2 g/t silver. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 18, 2019 | 2:41 pm
Proposed standards for mining waste dams draw concerns from industry trade group The world's largest mining trade group said it has concerns with standards being considered for global tailings dam safety. Reuters | November 18, 2019 | 10:38 am
Rio Tinto enters ‘historic’ partnership with Innu community in Quebec Rio Tinto and the Ekuanitshit community have been engaged in a formal process of reconciliation and dialogue for nearly 10 years. Jackson Chen | November 18, 2019 | 10:21 am