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Burkina Faso gold mine to build solar hybrid power plant

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) is taking a further step towards diversifying its power needs into renewable energy, with a plan to install at 15-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant at its Essakane mine in Burkina Faso.

Andrew Topf | March 7, 2017 | 11:24 am

Metso launches industry-changing Metso MX crusher for minerals processing

Metso today introduced revolutionary rock crushing technology at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG industry event in Las Vegas.

Metso | March 7, 2017 | 10:34 am

Teranga Gold’s social, environmental efforts grant it top award at PDAC

The company's mission includes a commitment to ensure communities are better off as a result of its presence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2017 | 6:00 am

Value of mining M&A plunges to lowest level since 2004

While the number of deals made last year increased by a third, it's the low value of the M&A that stands out in EY's latest report.

Andrew Topf | March 6, 2017 | 6:28 pm

Pro-development Minnesotans sue Governor over cancelled mine leases

A group of Minnesota residents is suing the state and the Governor over a December decision to revoke mineral leases.

Andrew Topf | March 6, 2017 | 4:02 pm

Iron ore price drops to 1-month low, coking coal rebounds

Iron ore stockpiles at Chinese ports reach record high, but Beijing steel and coal capacity cuts should lend support to high-grade imports, met coal prices.

Frik Els | March 6, 2017 | 3:45 pm

Copper will trend lower this year: Jiangxi boss

The head of China's second-largest copper refiner is sounding a bearish note on the red metal, even as the country is targetting higher economic growth.

Andrew Topf | March 6, 2017 | 2:59 pm