April 3, 2018

Underperforming Keystone Pipeline still hurting Canadian oil prices: GMP FirstEnergy

The blowout in the price spread between Canadian heavy and U.S. light crude isn't narrowing substantially any time soon.

April 3, 2018

Murray & Roberts scores $313 million worth of new mining projects

South African engineering and construction group, currently subject of a takeover bid from Germany’s ATON, said projects were located in sub-Saharan Africa, North America and Australasia.

April 2, 2018

Inomin acquires multi-mineral property in British Columbia

The 420-hectare property is located in the New Westminster Mining Division of southwestern British Columbia.

April 2, 2018

Why tiny diamonds make a Vancouver miner happy

“The recovery of micro-diamonds is extraordinary," said Lithoquest's President and CEO.

April 2, 2018

Mongolia arrests ex-minister in Swiss graft probe — govt

A Mongolian former finance minister, Bayartsogt Sangajav, has been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected abuse of power during investment talks for the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine…

April 2, 2018

Chile’s recent coal phase-out decision claims first victims

French power company Engie SA is closing all of its coal-fired power plants in the country. It plans to replace the capacity with renewable energy.

April 1, 2018

Diamond miner in Nunavut digging for high-quality gems

North Arrow Minerals wants to focus on finding high-value orange-yellow rocks.

March 30, 2018

Scientists turn to ‘self-heating’ to make lithium batteries more efficient

High-density energy storage is still a hurdle between renewable-energy harvesting and its widespread use.

March 30, 2018

Illegal gold miners invade Grace Mugabe’s farm

Mugabe was touring the farm when she ran into the miners.

March 30, 2018

East Africa Metals and Luck Winner fail to agree on Ethiopian projects financing

“Despite the best efforts of both parties, negotiations failed to define a viable transaction," management said in a media statement.