October 18, 2018

China seen sustaining recovery in global mining M&A

A rebound in mining mergers and acquisitions is set to continue into 2019, as a dearth of exploration spending leaves the industry in need of fresh investment.

October 17, 2018

Tanzania anti-corruption body charges Acacia subsidiaries with tax evasion, money laundering

The news comes barely a week after the company said another worker had been released on bail after being charged with corruption.

October 17, 2018

Botswana Diamonds, Vast Resource JV steps up exploration efforts in Zimbabwe

Decision comes after the companies received Wednesday a preliminary geological assessment of the property, which shows Heritage contains several targets for modern alluvial diamond placer deposits.

October 16, 2018

Second activist targets Detour; seeks board changes

US hedge fund Livermore Partners is calling for an overhaul of the board at Detour Gold Corp and a strategic review, becoming the second activist to target the Canadian mining…

October 16, 2018

United States seeking Mexican steel export quotas – negotiator

The United States is seeking to impose quotas on Mexican steel exports as part of a negotiation to remove metals tariffs.

October 16, 2018

Rio Tinto delays start of Oyu Tolgoi expansion due to technical issues

First production from the $5.3 billion underground expansion of Oyu Tolgoi was originally scheduled for early 2020.

October 14, 2018

B.C’s historical Kootenay-Boundary district mining region gathers attention

Golden Dawn Minerals, KG Exploration Inc. and GGX Gold Corp. are among the companies setting foot in the area.

October 12, 2018

Canada’s Rusoro Mining reaches $1.3B deal with Venezuela

Settlement creates partnership that could lead to restarting production at Rusoro's former mines in the South American country.

October 11, 2018

A big graphene industry breakthrough out of Arizona

Arizona based Urbix Resources has produced the first economically viable graphene-enhanced lightweight concrete.

October 11, 2018

Canada pessimistic about quick end to US metals tariffs

The US imposed the tariffs on Canada and Mexico in June. Although Canada and Mexico agreed a renewed continental trade deal last week, the measures remain.