April 4, 2018

Revitalised demand growth to buttress molybdenum prices

Healthy demand for molybdenum rich stainless steel, especially from the oil and gas industry, plus sluggish supply growth are expected to keep the price of this minor metal riding high.

April 4, 2018

Eldorado scores key win in row with Greece over projects

Ruling rejects the Greek State's motion that Eldorado's technical study for a metallurgy plant in the country’s Stratoni Valley, was in breach of any agreements between the parts.

April 3, 2018

Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe mining rush leaves big producers behind

The government says mining commitments reached as much as $6 billion since Mnangagwa’s appointment.

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.