December 1, 2017 McEwen Mining to speed up Timmins exploration program The Canadian precious metals producer announced a financing plan consisting of a $10-million bought deal private placement offering of four million flow-through common shares.
December 1, 2017 Barrick Gold just bought more than $9 million worth of shares in this junior The non-brokered private placement gives Barrick about 15% of Reunion Gold Corporation (TSX-V:RGD), which has interests in four different projects in South America’s North Atlantic coast.
November 30, 2017 Union at Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile votes to strike A union at Teck Resources’ Quebrada Blanca copper mine on Wednesday rejected a contract offer from the Canadian miner, increasing the likelihood of a strike.
November 30, 2017 Copper miners, smelters at stalemate over processing charges China's smelters and international miners have not agreed to terms for next year's treatment and refining charges, likely prolonging negotiations into 2018.
November 30, 2017 Chile’s Codelco plans environmental impact pricing for copper Under the new terms, Codelco's copper cathodes will be certified in eight ways that take environmental footprint of production into consideration.
November 30, 2017 Two women to lead Australian iron ore mining company As soon as the new year kicks off, Fortescue Metals Group will be led by new CEO Elizabeth Gaines and her right hand Julie Shuttleworth.
November 30, 2017 Lumina Gold raises $20M to advance projects in Ecuador Originally planned to raise $15M.
November 29, 2017 Dominican Republic presents Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report The country's reserves have been estimated at $60 billion for metallic and 40 billion for non-metallic resources.
November 29, 2017 Robots will run mines within the next decade, Anglo says Anglo is betting on technology, such as computerized drills, to increase productivity, cut costs and reduce environmental impact.
November 29, 2017 Southern Copper workers in Peru on strike for ninth day The walkout, which involved 3,000 members of two out of the five Southern Copper unions in Peru, has been declared illegal by the labor ministry.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
