April 3, 2015

Chile’s Codelco the first miner to join the Industrial Internet Consortium

Among other applications, Codelco is interested in implementing worker location services and remote equipment assessments.

April 3, 2015

Chile’s floods: What others are not telling you

While miners operating in the affected area did not reported any serious damage, blocked roads forced some to halt operations and the final costs remain to be seen.

April 2, 2015

World Gold Council considers launch of new London exchange

The gold industry’s leading trade body and half a dozen banks have agreed to explore the idea of establishing an exchange in London as the existing market faces greater regulation.

April 2, 2015

Labrador Iron Mines seeks court protection from creditors

The Canadian miner became the latest victim of slumping iron ore prices.

April 2, 2015

China claims to hold over 2 million tonnes of uranium deposits

The country’s uranium deposits have doubled in the last 15 years to more than 350 across the nation.

April 2, 2015

Indian billionaire wants to buy Aussie gold mines

As several miners are in the process of shedding non-core operations to survive the current squeeze on the industry.

April 1, 2015

Canada’s ex-Foreign Affairs Minister appointment to Barrick raises questions

The ex-politician has recently accepted two high-paying positions in the private sector, including one as member of Barrick Gold's advisory board on international affairs.

April 1, 2015

Belo Sun gold project feasibility study to draw investors back — CIBC

The recently completed feasibility study should whet investors appetite, say analysts.

April 1, 2015

Anglo American drops Peru copper project

The news comes on the heels of a report showing that less than half of existing copper projects are really needed to meet current demand.

April 1, 2015

Goldcorp’s Eleonore mine in Quebec reaches commercial production

Eleonore is expected to eventually become Canada’s largest gold producing mine.