September 19, 2016

Mandalay resources resumes mining operations at Cerro Bayo

Operations returned to normal in all areas, excluding around the location where an accident occurred on September 10, 2016, while investigations continue.

September 19, 2016

For mining companies, digitization is the next gold rush — Barrick’s Thornton

The only way companies will cut costs and increase efficiency will be to embed digital technologies in every dimension of how mines are operated and managed, says Barrick Gold.

September 19, 2016

North Montney pipeline gets extension

Sunset start clause for the pipeline tied to Petronas LNG project extended from June 2016 to June 2017

September 16, 2016

Resource Opportunities flash update: IDM site visit

James Kwantes recently travelled to northern British Columbia to visit IDM Mining's Red Mountain property, a high-grade gold project in a region dubbed "The Golden Triangle" for its rich endowment…

September 16, 2016

Enviro campaign against Pebble mine reignited

A World Conservation Congress’ motion urges the US government to prevent the granting of permits for large-scale mining.

September 16, 2016

Canada OK’s three new oil sands projects

The proposed operations, worth about $3 billion in potential investments, could add up to 95,000 barrels of oil per day to current output.

September 16, 2016

Spectra expanding pipelines in Northeast British Columbia

The energy company is making the move as an acquisition by Enbridge looms.

September 16, 2016

Court doesn’t line with landowners on appeal to reverse Site C approval

Peace Valley Landowner Association president calls court's decision on panel recommendations ‘scary.'

September 15, 2016

Mining threats UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canada

Out of 75 documented threats against nine designated natural and cultural sites, 23 belong to the "physical resource extraction" category.

September 15, 2016

Barrick Gold halts Veladero mine on fresh cyanide spill

The incident happened on Sep. 8, when a pipe carrying process solution in the heap leach area was struck by a large block of ice that had rolled down the…