September 3, 2018

De Beers will allow buyers to reject cheap diamonds

This is a rare move by De Beers, which is famous for requiring buyers to take what’s offered.

September 3, 2018

Uranium’s rally built on supply cuts, looks overcooked for now: Russell

The year-to-date gain is 16.6 per cent, and the metal used to power nuclear reactors is on track to record a second annual increase.

August 31, 2018

Tahoe halts operations at its La Arena gold mine in Peru after protest

Temporary suspension of mining activities comes after about 100 people trespassed and demanded payment for alleged environmental impacts of the operation on their community.

August 31, 2018

Zimplats FY profit tumbles after higher deferred tax charge

Platinum miner Zimplats on Friday reported a 94 percent drop in after-tax profit to $2.6 million after incurring a higher deferred tax charge.

August 31, 2018

Dalradian shareholders back Orion Mine’s $230m takeover bid

The Toronto-based miner, which is developing a large untapped gold deposit in a remote part of Northern Ireland, will seek final approval of the transaction by the Ontario Superior Court…

August 30, 2018

The single biggest breakthrough in oil tech this year

Utah holds the largest reserves of oil sands in the United States, but up until now, no company had the technology to exploit these vast resources.

August 30, 2018

Canada’s controversial Trans Mountain pipeline squashed by court

Ruling effectively halts construction of the 1,150-kilometre project indefinitely.

August 30, 2018

Canada’s Orosur to shut Uruguay’s San Gregorio West gold mine

The mine and processing complex, in operation since 1997, will be placed on care and and maintenance by year-end.

August 29, 2018

Tahoe Resources says there was attempted theft at its La Arena mine in Peru

The company said five holes had been dug on top of a pipeline carrying a solution of gold and cyanide.

August 29, 2018

Newmont to extend footprint in Colombia with Lyra gold project deal

The US miner will eventually have to invest a minimum of $3 million in Miranda Gold's Lyra project to be granted a 51% stake on it.