November 3, 2015

TransCanada asks US to suspend Keystone XL pipeline review

If accepted, the request would keep alive the possibility that Keystone could go ahead after next year’s presidential election in the U.S.

November 2, 2015

Merging ecology and economy to transform urban mining into world’s leading target manufacturer

According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, an estimated 50 million tons of electronic waste are generated around the world every year. What's more, the metal deposits found in many…

November 2, 2015

Gangs battle over abandoned gold mines in South Africa

At least 1.6-million people live in informal settlements around Johannesburg, many of them on or near mine waste sites, plagued by illegal miners and controlled by armed bands.

November 2, 2015

Gold drops for fourth straight session as Fed rate hike now seen likely

Prices headed for a four-week-low on the Comex in New York.

November 2, 2015

Lonmin warns of $2bn write-down, 6,000 job cuts

The world’s third-largest platinum producer is also planning layoffs, cutting capex and lowering unit costs.

November 2, 2015

Needs of communities near mines in poor countries must prevail in the mining lifecycle, says Global Policy Forum

The importance of going beyond environmental considerations when planning the lifecycle of mines to include socioeconomic considerations was a key topic discussed at the last UNCTAD meeting.

November 2, 2015

What is in the future of European mining industry?

The leading mining industry event in Europe, the Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining (FEM 2015) conference, will be held on 3–4 November 2015 in Levi, Kittilä.

November 1, 2015

Last standing underground coal mine in the UK to close next month

The closure of Kellingley Colliery, Britain’s last deep coal mine, marks the end of a 300-year industry that once employed over a million workers.

November 1, 2015

Peru’s Garcia makes mining key pillar of his presidential campaign

The former president says lack of immediate benefits for communities has driven mining opposition causing the country to lose billions worth of gold and copper projects.

November 1, 2015

Australia’s junior sector turns to crowdfunding

The growing practice consists on soliciting small amounts of money from a large number of people in order to fund a project or venture.