March 19, 2019

‘Radical’ foes, red tape lob doubt into Ecuador mining quest

Ecuador has tethered its economic fortunes to a burgeoning mining industry. Now it just needs to get bureaucrats and community leaders on board.

March 19, 2019

Granada gets high-grade gold by employing disruptive technology

The miner reports attaining higher grades after running a preliminary gravity separation study on lower-grade, gold-bearing rock.

March 18, 2019

TerraX traces high grade Giant mine zones onto its BDC target zone

The historical core confirms mineralization from 50 to 425 metres below surface. The company is planning surface work to develop additional drill targets.

March 18, 2019

Apex confirms gold anomaly at Ore Hill in BC

The company is in the process of permitting the property for further exploration in 2019.

March 18, 2019

Mexico will not revoke mining concessions, wants Canadian miners to be “clean”

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called on Canadian firms to adhere to the same standards that they follow in their home country.

March 18, 2019

Russian diamond miner Alrosa wants controlling stake to mine in Zimbabwe

Alrosa will assess Zimbabwe's diamond reserves over the next six months but would only start mining if it can take a majority stake in such a project.

March 18, 2019

BHP’s potash passion play fades – for now

The logic behind BHP's potash play is strong, but investors won't be convinced to back it until the mining giant convinces itself.

March 18, 2019

Chile’s Supreme Court revokes ruling permanently closing Barrick’s Pascua-Lama

Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of…

March 18, 2019

Rio Tinto rejects push by activist shareholders to reveal emission targets

Miner has hit back at a push to make it more accountable for carbon emissions produced by its customers, including Chinese steel makers.

March 17, 2019

Global Exploration Snapshot: The Americas, West Africa and Australasia remain popular

A look at eight majors and juniors exploring for gold worldwide.