February 9, 2015

First Nickel announces debt refinancing

FNI's outstanding indebtedness is currently approximately US$38 million.

February 9, 2015

NioCorp updates Elk Creek niobium resource

187% increase in indicated resource tonnage; 226% increase in indicated Nb2O5

February 9, 2015

Anti-oil sands activists in the U.S. are getting visits from the FBI

Unexpected visitors have been dropping in on anti-oil activists in the United States — knocking on doors, calling, texting, contacting family members.

February 9, 2015

Uranium producer Cameco boosts Q4 profit by 14%

Cameco (TSX:CCO) has reported a double-digit increase in fourth-quarter profits despite a nine per cent drop in revenue.

February 6, 2015

New Mining focused EMBA at University of British Columbia

“Over the next five to 10 years, many mining executives will be retiring. The industry needs a new wave of leadership,”

February 6, 2015

‘Diamonds really did save the Northwest Territories’ – mines minister

"We've seen a lot of people who were involved with the initial diamond rush in the early 90s come back to us."

February 6, 2015

Meet PDAC’s new executive director

The PDAC hosts the world's biggest trade show next month.

February 4, 2015

Miners begin to find a ‘level of stability’

For the companies that are doing well, it is a good time to grow within their markets.

February 4, 2015

Nunavut gold mine given green light by federal government

Building the mine would require about 1,000 people. It would then employ 750 once running.

February 4, 2015

State of global economy among the Canadian mining industry’s top issues

The mining industry employed more than 380,000 people in 2013, accounting for one in every 47 jobs in Canada.