January 18, 2016

Nautilus to test seafloor mining production equipment

The Canadian deep sea miner has signed agreements with United Engineering Services LLC to provide support services associated with wet testing the company’s production and storing equipments.

January 15, 2016

US sets moratorium on new federal coal leases

The freeze on new leases for coal mined from federal lands is part of a sweeping review of the federal coal plan.

January 15, 2016

Dominion Diamond chairman steps down, replaced by De Beers veteran

Robert Gannicott's replacement as chairman will be Jim Gowans, a former DeBeers Canada CEO and most recently the co-president of Barrick Gold,.

January 15, 2016

Russian Supreme Court denies Stans appeal

These rulings set aside the award of the International Arbitration Court at the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry dated June 30, 2014 (the “MCCI Award”) through which Stans was…

January 15, 2016

Mining companies need to prepare for the upturn

When the sector comes back, shareholders will expect their returns.

January 14, 2016

Fresh setback for Gabriel Resources in Romania, Rosia Montana named historic site

The decision grants Rosia Montana protection from industrial activities, including mining.

January 14, 2016

Tahoe reports record 2015 gold and silver production

Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX, BVL: THO, NYSE: TAHO) is pleased to announce mine production results for 2015 and to provide production and cost guidance for 2016.

January 14, 2016

Ecuador, Lundin Gold reach agreement to develop Fruta del Norte

Lundin will pay Ecuador an advance royalty of $65 million. In exchange, the miner won’t be charged a windfall tax until it recovers its development investment.

January 14, 2016

Evok Innovations announces $100M cleantech fund for energy industry challenges

Cenovus and Suncor fund cleantech entrepreneurs to accelerate environmental and economic solutions

January 14, 2016

Two years of emails from EPA employee responsible for Pebble mine rejection lost — report

Northern Dynasty Minerals, parent company of the Pebble mine proponent, disappointed at the narrow scope and limited findings of government probe.