March 22, 2016

Eldorado Gold granted key permit for Olympias mine in Greece

The permit allows the company to set up a processing plant in Olympias, which is crucial for the development of the mine.

March 22, 2016

EarthWorks: Ignoring best practices, four BC/Alaska transboundary mines risk Mount Polley disaster

If these mines were to fail, the Unuk, Stikine, and Nass watersheds would be polluted by mine waste, jeopardizing the billion dollar fishing industry that Alaska and Canadians alike rely…

March 21, 2016

The richest and poorest countries in the world

The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.

March 21, 2016

Barrick announces final results and settlement of $750 million debt tender offer

On February 17, 2016, Barrick announced its intention to reduce its total debt by at least $2 billion by the end of 2016. The Tender Offer is in furtherance of…

March 21, 2016

Former oil sands workers eye renewables market

Edmonton-based group aims to re-train 1,000 jobless workers into solar panel installers by 2018.

March 20, 2016

New chief David Garofalo on the future of Goldcorp

“My challenge is to re-orient Goldcorp, harvest that business and optimize the existing assets.”

March 17, 2016

Barrick announces appointment of Rob Krcmarov as Executive Vice President, Exploration and Growth, and Creation of Growth Committee

Planning for and managing future growth is critical.

March 14, 2016

Production at giant Arctic diamond mine months away

De Beers joint venture in Canada's Northwest Territories, the world's largest diamond mine under development, now 87% complete.

March 11, 2016

CHARTS: Mining slowdown worsening job prospects in Canada

While the shock has certainly been the largest for oil-producing regions, the issue has rippled through to other industries and provinces.

March 11, 2016

Nautilus Seafloor Production Tools arrive in Oman

The three SPTs are scheduled to undergo extensive wet testing at Duqm Port.