May 9, 2016 Eldorado Gold to restart construction of Skouries mine Greek authorities have finally approved an updated technical study for the project, which clears the way for the proposed mine.
May 6, 2016 Auditor General finds huge flaws in BC mining – First Nations offer solutions BC’s First Nation’s Women Advocating Responsible Mining (FNWARM) today called on BC Mines Minister Bill Bennett to work with First Nations to address the damning failings of the province’s mine…
May 6, 2016 Rio Tinto goes ahead with $5.3 billion expansion of Oyu Tolgoi Construction of the massive mine's underground portion will begin within months, with first production expected by 2020.
May 6, 2016 Canadian crude prices surge as fire hits Shell, Suncor output The worst wildfire in Alberta history is boosting Canadian crude prices as oil companies evacuate workers and shut in as much as 1 million barrels a day of output.
May 5, 2016 The state of the global diamond industry going into summer 2016 Current industry data and commentary paints a mixed picture as to whether market fundamentals are stable enough to support growth.
May 5, 2016 World’s second-largest diamond ever found could fetch over $70M The rock, known as “Lesedi La Rona”, was unearthed in November in Botswana at a mine owned by Canada's Lucara Diamond.
May 4, 2016 Oil companies offer assistance to residents affected by Fort McMurray fires Oil companies are reducing production to allow families to evacuate.
May 4, 2016 Canada’s oil sands cuts production as wildfire forces mass evacuation The fire is the latest blow to a community already hit by slumping oil prices that have forced producers to halt projects and lay off hundreds.
May 4, 2016 Why 11 of the largest gold funds and majors are all invested in this junior gold company IDM Mining, led by Robert McLeod, is the little engine that could.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
