June 5, 2017 Detention of illegal Chinese miners in Zambia infuriates Beijing The group of 31 people arrested over the weekend at the copper-mining town of Chingola, includes a pregnant woman and two other people with malaria.
June 5, 2017 Trump urged to end uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon Supporters of the moratorium, which expires in 2032, say new mining activity will likely boost the risk of uranium-contaminated water flowing into the Canyon.
June 3, 2017 66-year chart of beer vs gold price may lead to (heavy) drinking New report says don't wait 'til Octoberfest to pour money into gold market.
June 2, 2017 Top diamond miner’s 36-year-old chief to prove himself with cuts Son of Putin ally to focus on reduced costs in new role as CEO
May 31, 2017 Metso, Rockwell Automation to create new industry-leading industrial IoT solutions for mining Metso has selected Rockwell Automation to deliver a global industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform that connects, monitors, and performs analytics for Metso's equipment and services, resulting in improved efficiency…
May 31, 2017 Gemfields steps up fight against takeover by largest investor Company called Pallinghurst Resources' bid “derisory”, adding it "clearly undervalues" the firm.
May 31, 2017 Vangold Mining acquires seven claims in Mexico Acquisition expands company's exposure in the Mexican silver belt.
May 31, 2017 Iron ore plunge hurting miners — down to fresh 7-month low Steelmaking material dropped to $57.02 a tonne, marking a fresh seven-month low, as large stockpiles continue to weigh on the market.
May 31, 2017 Second round of hearings for Nunavut gold mine rejected by review board kicks off The four-day review that begins today marks the first time in 20 years the NIRB has been asked to reconsider a decision on a project and go through another review…
May 31, 2017 Eagle Plains begins fieldwork on Orchid gold project, Saskatchewan Project is located 120km east of La Ronge, and 70km south of Silver Standard Resource’s Seabee Gold Operation.
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
