November 5, 2018

Barrick, Newmont said to be in talks to merge Nevada operations

Experts believe the US firm could achieve $300 million in operating and cost savings from combining its mines in Nevada with those of the Canadian rival.

November 4, 2018

Interview: Gren Thomas, the man with the golden hand

The Westhaven surge is a reversal of fortune for Gren Thomas, who got his share position by bankrolling the company, keeping it afloat through years of struggle and shoestring budgets.

November 4, 2018

Google honours Canadian geologist

Joseph Burr Tyrrell not only discovered the Albertosaurus sarcophagus, he also had a prolific career in mining.

November 4, 2018

How to find mineral deposits at the edges of ancient continents

Hint: you just need to chart the life cycle of sulphur.

November 2, 2018

Canada Cobalt shares jump nearly 12% after hitting high grades at Castle mine

The company specifically targeted cobalt for the first time at this historic silver producing mine.

November 2, 2018

Barrick’s Randgold acquisition may spur more gold M&A

The market may see the wave of consolidation we’ve been waiting for - Michael Siperco, analyst at Macquarie Capital Markets.

November 2, 2018

Cardero completes acquisition of historic Arizona copper mine

The Zonia Copper Oxide Project is located in central Arizona and has been held under private ownership for almost 100 years.

November 2, 2018

Nova Scotia miners to give C$8,000 to those who can prove industry ‘rocks’

The judging panel includes former Minister of Natural Resources and current Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines, Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation and MINING.com’s own Cecilia Jamasmie. 

November 1, 2018

Grab samples deliver strong copper grades at Aurania’s Ecuador concession

Next steps include ranking its list of targets for near-term scout drilling.

November 1, 2018

Site visit: IDM keen on Red Mountain in Golden Triangle

Red Mountain stands between the Cambria Icefield and its largest outlet, the Bromley Glacier. From the nearby town of Stewart, it is a 10-minute helicopter ride.