October 5, 2017 Mexico’s mining sector to reach $17.8bn by 2020 on zinc prices, strong pipeline Competitive operating costs and supportive government policies are also expected to play a key role in Mexico's mining industry strong recovery.
October 4, 2017 Massive diamond found by Sierra Leone pastor now for sale in Antwerp The 709-carat rock is the second-largest ever found in the West African nation.
October 4, 2017 Gran Colombia Gold to switch Marmato project from open pit to underground Marmato underground gold mine is expected to have a minimum 12-year productive life, generating over 1.5 million ounces of the precious metal during that time.
October 4, 2017 Nova Scotia miners offer more than $8,000 cash to students who can prove industry ‘rocks’ The Mining ROCKS! contest, now in its fourth year, hopes to inspire children to learn about the industry, get creative and win big.
October 3, 2017 Visit to vast Nunavut exploration camp highlights possibilities James Kwantes of Resource Opportunities takes an in-depth look at a "promising" Canadian explorer.
October 3, 2017 Canada’s First Majestic Silver says four workers die at Mexican mine Canadian silver miner First Majestic Silver Corp said on Tuesday four miners died from gas intoxication at its La Encantada Silver Mine in Mexico.
October 3, 2017 Sandstorm Q3 gold output jumps, second best in company history Miner sold 14,290 gold equiv. oz. during Q3, the second highest quarterly total in the company's history.
October 2, 2017 Mandalay Resources mothballs Cerro Bayo mine in Chile Operations have been suspended since a June 9 incident that flooded the mine, killing three workers.
October 2, 2017 Mining Association of Canada adds new actions to address climate change Members have committed to new actions to further enhance efforts in the climate change space based on recommendations from MAC’s independent Community of Interest (COI) Advisory Panel.
October 1, 2017 Big trucks, dead ducks put Alberta’s oilsands under environmental scrutiny Two things helped make Alberta’s oilsands a top North American environmental concern — ducks and trucks.
Mexico seeks voluntary return of mining concessions not being used for production President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government was seeking the return of more than 200 mining concessions. February 09, 2026 | 07:40 am