September 23, 2015 Argentina extends Barrick’s Veladero gold mine halt Local judge had initially ordered a five-day suspension of the leaching process, but has decided to extend it “as a precautionary measure."
September 22, 2015 Copper leads fall in metal prices on China worries So far, copper prices have failed to react significantly to news of supply disruptions, remaining more responsive to news from China, the world’s largest consumer.
September 22, 2015 Main water source for Canada’s oil sands may run dry — study A team of scientists is warning that current level of water used by oil sands producers may not be sustainable.
September 21, 2015 Suncor tightens grip on Fort Hills oil sands project The project is expected to boost output in northern Alberta by 180,000 barrels a day, with production set to begin by the fourth quarter of 2017.
September 21, 2015 Newmont, Kinross likely to buy Barrick’s US gold assets The company's president, Kelvin Dushnisky, said he expects the imminent sale of six U.S. assets to close before the end of the year.
September 19, 2015 Canadian rare earth elements miners band together for survival in pricing downturn Experts say government support for research and development of Canada's rare earth elements has encouraged new co-operation in the usually dog-eat-dog world of junior mining companies.
September 17, 2015 Ex-Centerra Gold CEO arrested in Bulgaria granted bail Leonard Homeniuk has spent most of his time under house arrest since he was detained on July 27.
September 17, 2015 Barrick’s Veladero gold mine in Argentina halted over cyanide leak The judge also ruled that a group of independent specialists should inspect the mine and take samples of soil, water and nearby vegetation.
September 16, 2015 Pretium soars after securing $540m for BC gold mine Shares in Vancouver firm up 7% after inking debt-equity-streaming deal for 7 million ounce Brucejack underground gold mine near Alaska border.
September 15, 2015 Pacific Potash completes share consolidation Pacific Potash Corporation announces that it has received the approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to its proposed consolidation of its common shares (each, a "Share") on the basis of…
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