July 1, 2015 UNESCO asks Canada to check impact of oil sands projects on national park The move comes in response to a petition filed by Fort Chipewyan’s Mikisew Cree First Nation last month, asking for help protecting the park.
July 1, 2015 Kimberly Diamonds shifts to Africa Kimberley Diamonds is shifting focus to the Lerala mine in Botswana, which will be its key source of revenue.
July 1, 2015 When it comes to conflict mining regulation, should one size fit all? Conflict mining remains an important issue, and one we are beginning to see governments step in to address in different ways.
July 1, 2015 US Gov’t offers $20 million to projects aimed at recovering rare earths from coal The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been investigating the economic feasibility of recovering the coveted elements from coal.
July 1, 2015 Sirius gets green light to build UK’s largest potash mine A special committee voted 8-7 in favour of the project, expected to generate at least 1,000 permanent jobs and inject US$1.6 billion a year to the British economy.
June 30, 2015 Over 12,000 children rescued from illegal gold mines in Tanzania The country bans child labour in mines, but critics say the government has not done enough to stop illegal operations from exploiting minors.
June 30, 2015 Gold drop to levels not seen since mid-March Gold futures fell on Tuesday as speculation that Greece and its creditors could strike a last-minute deal positioned prices for their lowest settlement in more than three months.
June 30, 2015 Decision on Mt Polley mine re-opening ‘imminent’: B.C. mines minister British Columbia's energy minister said the official announcement may come "any time" now.
June 30, 2015 Copper price falls as Chile brings over 500,000 tonnes in line Production of the industrial metal jumped up 7.8% in May, when compared to April’s figures,despite dwindling ore grades in several of the country's aging copper mines.
Vale’s iron ore output hits seven-year high in 2025, surpassing Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Vale's iron ore production for 2025 reached 336.1 million tons, up 2.6% from the previous year. January 27, 2026 | 02:18 pm
