September 24, 2017 PEA shows 22-year life for B.C. copper-gold-moly mine A preliminary economic assessment for a mine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia is showing promising economics - despite being in a jurisdiction challenging to build mines.
September 24, 2017 Nickel prices drag Canadian Mining Eye Index down After an 11% increase in 2017’s first quarter, the Canadian Mining Eye index dropped 7% in the second quarter, according to professional services firm EY.
September 22, 2017 Acacia’s Buzwagi mine in Tanzania to produce just gold bars until it shuts Gold bars are not impacted by the export ban on gold and copper concentrate imposed by the Tanzanian government in March.
September 22, 2017 Miner Kincora secures EBRD help to explore Mongolia The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will acquire a 6.16 percent stake in the Canadian company for 1.4 million Canadian dollars ($1.1 million) to further its exploration in Mongolia.
September 21, 2017 Eldorado defers decision to halt operations in Greece as talks with Gov’t begin Company said it preserved the right to shut down operations in the country and to take legal actions to protect itself and its assets should the dialogue with the ministry…
September 20, 2017 New chairman set to test BHP’s commitment to Jansen potash Ken Mackenzie vowed "to bring a fresh perspective to management’s ongoing process of reviewing the portfolio" and "the way we allocate cash".
September 20, 2017 Endeavour to add 14 years to Ity mine life as it kicks off plant construction The Ity mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, has produced more than 1.2 million ounces of gold in its over 20 years of operations.
September 20, 2017 Tanzania orders wall built around tanzanite mines, purchases of stones President John Magufuli also directed the central bank to buy the precious stone to boost reserves — the latest twist in a spat with mining firms over alleged tax evasion.
September 20, 2017 Washington buys Dominion Diamond for $1.2bn as investors ok sale Transaction gives the US-based buyer full ownership of Canada’s Ekati diamond mine and a 40% stake in Diavik, which is operated by Rio Tinto.
September 19, 2017 South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
