July 29, 2019

ArcWest expands Oxide Peak copper-gold project

Recently completed staking resulted in an expansion of the project area from 3,359 to 8,211 hectares.

July 28, 2019

Canadian miners want to address declining competitiveness

According to industry groups, Canada’s mining industry has been slipping from its position of dominance.

July 26, 2019

Canadian regulators recommend approving new Teck oil sands mine

A joint provincial and federal review panel found the 260,000 barrel per day Frontier mining project would be in the public interest.

July 26, 2019

Safer, healthier, more productive — the promise of wearables for miners

As declining ore reserves push mines to greater depths and also to remote locations, companies are increasingly testing wearables to cut costs, decrease risk and drive productivity.

July 26, 2019

Benchmark receives work permit for Lawyers project in British Columbia

The five-year permit encompasses an expanded scope and scale to explore existing and new targets across the property.

July 26, 2019

Pacific Booker’s mineral lease in British Columbia approved for one year

The company had applied for a 30-year lease.

July 25, 2019

McEwen Mining grows Grey Fox resources

The Grey Fox deposit is now estimated to contain 567,000 oz. of gold in 2.5 million tonnes averaging 7.10 g/t gold in the indicated category.

July 25, 2019

Teck Resources misses profit estimates on lower base metal prices

The Vancouver-based company said adjusted profit fell to C$459 million in the second quarter, from C$653 million in the year-ago period.

July 25, 2019

Diamond market weakness prompts De Beers to curb supply

The move comes as trade tensions between the US and China pushed earnings down 27% in first-half of the year.

July 24, 2019

Moneta continues to expand Golden Highway project

The company has punched two drill holes in the South West gold deposit at its Golden Highway project 110 km east of Timmins.