March 1, 2016

Here’s where mining investors should be placing their bets

As a country, however, Canada is falling out of favour.

February 29, 2016

Endeavour gets bump from $25M Burkina Faso mine sale

Endeavour has sold its Youga mine to privately-held MNG Gold for US$25.3 million.

February 26, 2016

Avalon Rare Metals is now Avalon Advanced Materials

Name change reflects a switch on the company's focus.

February 26, 2016

Zimbabwe diamond firms revolt, to sue Gov’t over mining ban

Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.

February 25, 2016

USA, Mexico energy policies a mounting risk for Canada’s oil sector — IEA

Heightened competition between NAFTA members to export crude oil, poses serious challenges for Canada, says the agency.

February 25, 2016

Venezuela, Canadian gold miner settle dispute in $5 billion deal

The agreement will see the parties embark on a joint venture that will run the Las Brisas and Las Cristinas mines.

February 24, 2016

Mining sector woes continue to limit economic growth in Canada’s territories in 2016

Nunavut and Yukon are expected to see positive but modest growth in 2016, but the economy of the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) will remain virtually flat this year, a report published…

February 24, 2016

Galway Gold mulls legal escape to Colombia’s mining ban in paramos

The junior miner said the ruling not only forces it to halt operations, but it also blocks it from transferring the project, as the mining permit will no longer be…

February 23, 2016

US uranium production hits lowest in 10 years

Depressed prices are to blame, says the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

February 23, 2016

Canada’s Ontario the slowest to issue exploration permits — report

Growing wait times for permits may hinder Canada's ability to take advantage of its considerable mineral potential, warn experts.