November 25, 2016 BHP, Vale throw cash lifeline to their halted Samarco iron ore mine Hefty new loans come as the Brazilian joint venture assesses whether it can reopen the iron ore mine where a dam disaster killed 19 people last year.
November 25, 2016 South32 looking for more coking coal mines The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.
November 25, 2016 Donald Trump’s stock in Dakota Access oil pipeline company prompts concern Trump’s investments could affect any decision he makes on the US$3.8 billion project as president.
November 24, 2016 Finland to ban coal use for energy by 2030 Coal use has been steadily falling in the European nation since 2011 and it currently generates barely 8% of its power needs.
November 24, 2016 China to invest $1.3bn expanding Toromocho, its largest overseas copper project Preliminary deal is part of a series of agreements signed this week that will see China pouring close to $5.3 billion into Peru’s mining and energy sector.
November 24, 2016 Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.
November 24, 2016 B.C. First Nations, government ink multi-million dollar Coastal GasLink deal The new new agreement on the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline project will help ensure that the Saulteau community can participate in and benefit from B.C.'s LNG opportunity.
November 23, 2016 French man finds $3.7M worth of gold in his new house An estimated 220 pounds (100 kg) of the precious metal was located all around the home, including 5,000 gold pieces, two 26-pound bars and 37 smaller bars weighing two-pounds each.
November 23, 2016 Barrick Gold, IAMGOLD, Gold Fields, Avalon, and Antofagasta recognized for their leadership in renewables at Energy and Mines Renewables and Mining Awards Mining companies were awarded and celebrated last night for their investments in renewable energy at a glittering awards gala and dinner in Toronto.
November 23, 2016 Potash Corp cuts production, lays off 140 from Cory mine The company also said it expects layoffs resulting from temporary production halts at its Lanigan and Allan mines in early 2017.
Gold price surpasses $4,900 as record rally carries on Spot gold rose nearly 2% to set a fresh all-time high of $4,923.63 per ounce. January 22, 2026 | 11:59 am
