August 8, 2014

About those Chinese iron ore miners cutting output

It's just not happening; thanks to support from China's local governments says new report.

August 7, 2014

Mount Polley water advisory remains in place after preliminary testing

However, some contaminants could not be tested.

August 7, 2014

Imperial Metals ordered to stop toxic tailings spill

Miner could face massive fines.

August 7, 2014

Time needed to gauge breach effects of broken tailings pond, says prof

"There's a cascading effect of concerns here."

August 7, 2014

Cliffs appoints Goncalves CEO after Casablanca proxy win

Casablanca Capital-backed Lourenco Goncalves (55) is also the new chairman of the board.

August 7, 2014

Canada’s Mount Polley disaster sparks concern over US mines

Firm that designed, engineered, and oversaw the construction of the Mount Polley tailings dam, Knight Piesold, is said to be involved in copper mine proposals in Minnesota.

August 7, 2014

Will mining disappear in the next decade?

Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.

August 7, 2014

Looking for the next big thing? Jason Sawatzky has a suggestion

For him, the word is "oilfield services."

August 7, 2014

How three geologists discovered copper, diamond and gold deposits

"She’s the only woman I know who found the diamonds she wears."

August 6, 2014

First Nations, environmentalists worry about salmon run after Mount Polley

"It could alter their senses."