July 27, 2017

Lucky Minerals allowed to explore for gold near Yellowstone National Park

The Vancouver-based company plans to explore an area located within the privately-owned St. Julian mine claim block

July 27, 2017

Artisanal miners’ strike impacts Colombian town

Local businesses have joined a general strike started six days ago by at least 10,000 artisanal and ancestral miners

July 26, 2017

The Drivers of Innovation in the Mining Sector

At the height of the downturn in 2014 depressed commodity prices threatened corporate profits, impelled mine closures, put shareholder returns in peril […]

July 26, 2017

Do we really want Canada’s energy sector to come back – ever?

The energy sector accounts for a significant part of Canada’s prosperity. The industry is the single largest private sector investor, employing more than 425,000 people.

July 26, 2017

Mining to provide essential foundations for Nova Scotia’s rural economy

Three major new mines are expected to open in the Canadian province this year, bringing new jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment in the province.

July 25, 2017

Caterpillar earnings beat estimates, shares hit five-year high

It now expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at $5, significantly higher than the $3.75 it had forecast just three months ago and almost doubled the $2.90 it…

July 24, 2017

Mosaic joins chorus calling BHP’s Jansen potash mine plan unwise

Mosaic chief Joc O’Rourke also said BHP’s target of 2023 for first production looks unachievable.

July 24, 2017

Why IAMGOLD could be the next gold major: CEO Steve Letwin interview

CEO Stephen Letwin says IAMGOLD – one of the best-performing gold stocks so far in 2017 - is gunning to be a gold major.

July 24, 2017

Acacia Mining now hit with $190 billion tax bill in Tanzania

Shares collapsed on the news to close almost 21% lower in London. Barrick, which has a 64% stake in Acacia, also fell in both Toronto and New York.

July 23, 2017

Forest fires force temporary closure of two BC mines

A hot and dry summer in British Columbia has set forests aflame, and last week the effects of Mother Nature were felt by two prominent BC mines.