March 5, 2014

Workers strike at Kinross’ Chile mine, operations suspended

The company has no predictions as to when the strike may end or how production will be impacted.

March 5, 2014

Increasing digital investment to change mining industry: survey

A third of North America's mining companies will significantly increase their digital investment by 2017.

March 5, 2014

Fresh signs of imminent Oyu Tolgoi deal between Rio Tinto and Mongolia

Engineering and project management company AMEC has began advertising for workers on what appears to be the famous mine.

March 5, 2014

Shale gas revolution unlikely to go global any time soon: BHP’s MacKenzie

The world’s No.1 mining company's CEO believes coal will remain the main source of affordable energy for growing economies.

March 4, 2014

Enbridge to pump $7bn into pipeline replacement

Biggest project in the company's history.

March 4, 2014

Kiril Mugerman: Graphite investors should look for large flakes, small resources

Companies that boast 80,000 ton-per-year production or high purity levels don't always impress Kiril Mugerman, mining analyst with Industrial Alliance Securities.

March 4, 2014

New Prosperity assessment was ‘very damning’: Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the weight of the environmental assessment compelled his government to reject the New Prosperity mine proposal.

March 3, 2014

Richie Bros.’ profits up 18% in 2013

Vancouver auctioneer Ritchie Bros.’ net earnings were $93.8 million in 2013 – a jump of 18% compared with 2012 – the company announced March 3.

March 3, 2014

Goldcorp, Osisko avoid court battle over hostile bid

It is not clear whether the agreement means the two firms are now in talks for a friendly takeover deal.

March 3, 2014

Survey: Sweden, Western Australia among top-ranking mining jurisdictions

Canada's overall PPI score decreased slightly last year.