December 21, 2017

Barrick and Shandong join forces at Minera Andina del Sol

A new joint venture has been born.

December 21, 2017

Millennial expands lithium operations in Argentina

New acquisition would increase the Canadian company's holdings in Salta to 8,664 hectares.

December 21, 2017

Lithium rookie posts dizzying gain as promoter praises

The penny stock surged 250 percent in October when both the price of lithium and a benchmark of producers posted single-digit returns.

December 20, 2017

Why a small Canadian city wants to buy shares in Rio Tinto Alcan

People in Kitimat are worried about SO2 emissions.

December 20, 2017

#OnlyinCanada: Homeless man helps recover lost diamond ring

A homeless youth who got a 14-carat gold ring with square-cut diamonds by mistake. What happened later is almost unbelievable.

December 20, 2017

Value of top 50 mining companies surge $140 billion in 2017

More than half the 2017 combined market cap gains for the world's largest listed miners accrued to just five firms as gold producers drop out of top 10.

December 20, 2017

Filipino miners to adopt Canadian sustainability standard

The country will tailor the protocols to reflect the unique aspects of its domestic mining sector.

December 19, 2017

The Torex saga in Mexico continues: Work contracts ended amid blockade

The suspension is in response to a 40-day long blockade at its El Limón-Guajes gold mine.

December 19, 2017

Sulphur prices spike, traditional fertilizer makers struggle

Sulphur prices rose to about $110 a tonne this quarter, $36 more than what the product cost last quarter.

December 19, 2017

Lithium companies raise US$42 million in October

Gold miners closed $163M, about two-thirds of total money raised in October.