May 7, 2014

John Mauldin’s knock on the side of the head to world leaders

The future will be decided in a race between global advances in demand for resources, complex technology and biotech innovation, and growing sovereign debt.

May 7, 2014

Sudbury mining incidents “unacceptable”: Ministry of Labour

Data from Association of Workers' Compensation Board of Canada, shows a total of 69 Canadians have died in mining-related accidents since 2012.

May 7, 2014

Coal prices slump didn’t affect mining CEOs pockets last year: report

Average compensation went up by more than $100,000, amid staff cutbacks, mine closures, shelved expansion plans and asset sales.

May 7, 2014

The value of project generators in a low probability industry

Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe.

May 7, 2014

Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting

Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

May 7, 2014

GoGold starts processing ore in Mexico

The processing is expected to gradually increase to 5,000 tonnes per day over the next three months.

May 7, 2014

Revival of Hollister gold mine reaches milestone

This will authorize additional area for surface exploration, reducing operational and regulatory uncertainty for the project and extending the proposed project life.

May 6, 2014

Canadian mining equities improve in Q1, but companies remain cautious

The majors continue to focus on rigorous cost control measures and disciplined M&A activities and juniors still seek the right opportunities.

May 6, 2014

Lucara increases credit facility to $50 million

Lucara has discovered rare diamonds in the past, including a 9.46-carat blue diamond that fetched $4.5 million in 2012.

May 6, 2014

Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses

Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.