Canada’s Zonte sues Colombia authorities over gold permit rejection
The junior miner claims the mining authority did not process its exploration application in accordance with the country’s mining code.
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Top ten most important mining men in Canadian history – by Stan Sudol
A fitting reflection of the enormous contributions that the mining sector has made to the development of many northern parts of our vast country and unfortunately, are largely ignored by our mainstream media.
Glencore to resume dividend in 2017 as debt reduction on track
Soaring coal prices have helped Glencore, the world’s biggest provider of the thermal kind, straighten its balance sheet.
CHART: Trump slump for gold mining stocks
The world's largest gold producers have lost a collective $15 billion in market value since Donald Trump's election as US president.
Gold price hit by fresh weakness
Strong dollar, imminent rate hike in US sends gold price to 10-month low.
Study: Private capital investment in US coal is over
At over $43 billion, 2016 is set to be a record year for raising capital to invest in North America's energy sector, but not a single fund is targeting coal.
Gold set to record its worst month in three years
The precious metal shed nearly 8% in November.
Canada’s Diavik mine axes 51 jobs
Company says it was forced to lay off employees from across the business given "current market conditions."
Mining accidents in China to spike as country digs more coal
In the last week alone, seven miners have been killed and 22 others remain trapped, following two accidents in local coal operations.
