January 18, 2017

Mining production increases spell good news for suppliers

For companies servicing the mining sector, project opportunities have declined significantly in the past few years.

January 18, 2017

Mount Polley mine disaster followed years of permit delays — report

Imperial Metals applied for a permit to release water from Mount Polley tailings pond in 2009 – and still doesn’t have one.

January 17, 2017

Mosaic to reopen Colonsay potash mine in a matter of days

Decision to resume operations at the mine was based on Mosaic's expectations that 2017 will be a stronger year for the potash industry.

January 17, 2017

First shipment of iron ore from Vale’s new S11D mine en route to Asia

The company has loaded 26,500 tonnes of iron ore onto three ships at the company's port of Ponta de Madeira.

January 17, 2017

These are the African countries investors should pay attention to

New report says the underlying question for investors lies on the risk/reward balance — whether outstanding geology beats corruption and security issues.

January 17, 2017

CIM, SME, EduMine partnership expands premium courses reach

The three partners are now allowing members to access a vast arrange of peer-reviewed courses via the respective Campus, at membership enrollment prices.

January 16, 2017

Rare earth miner to list Burundi project on London Stock Exchange

Rainbow Rare Earths wants to raise £5.7m to dust off and restart the Gakara mine in the landlocked east African country,

January 16, 2017

Scientists say mining e-waste may be an economical option

The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.

January 16, 2017

McEwen gold output slightly down in 2016, but liquid assets doubled

Annual consolidated production in 2016 was 145,530 gold equivalent ounces, down from the 154,529 gold equivalent ounces mined in 2015, but liquid assets now worth $64 million.

January 16, 2017

Atlas Copco to split in two, appoints new CEO

The Swedish company plans to list its mining tools division by 2018 in the biggest-ever shakeup of the group, which could spark takeover interest.