Nova Scotia marks 25 years since one of Canada's deadliest mine disasters

Nova Scotia marks 25 years since one of Canada's deadliest mine disasters But since March, the province has a new coal mine — the first one in over a decade. On May 9, 1992, at around 5:20 a...

Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains

Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains In February copper hit a 21-month high on the back of optimism that Donald Trump's $500 billion-plus infrastructure plan would add fue...

Mining production records highest headline growth in 2 years

Mining production records highest headline growth in 2 years South African mining production rose 15.5% year-on-year in March, marking the highest headline growth rate in production in two year...

These were the top producing diamond mines in 2016

These were the top producing diamond mines in 2016 While diamond industry experts warn that demand is expected to outstrip supply as early as 2019, the largest mines keep producing the coveted ...

Trump could fuel a nuclear energy boom in 2017

Trump could fuel a nuclear energy boom in 2017 With Trump at the helm, sentiment gives way to practicality in the energy industry. For the vast untapped potential of the nuclear energy industry a...

Huge jump in Chinese iron ore, coal imports

Huge jump in Chinese iron ore, coal imports The import price of 62% Fe content ore at the port of Tianjin raced 4.8% higher to $82.40 per dry metric tonne on Wednesday. The benchmark is now ...

C$5.5m invested in research to minimise mining’s environmental impact

C$5.5m invested in research to minimise mining’s environmental impact JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A strategic partnership grants programme administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineer...

Big mining's age of austerity far from over

Big mining's age of austerity far from over While precious metals (with the exception of palladium) have suffered a deep sell-off since the surprise outcome of the US presidential elections, the ...

China announces new loan in international reserve asset…which may affect gold price

China announces new loan in international reserve asset…which may affect gold price The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has received approval from the World Bank allowing its’ issuance of bonds...

Eldorado announces new exploration projects in Romania, Serbia and Brazil

Eldorado announces new exploration projects in Romania, Serbia and Brazil Eldorado Gold Corporation, ("Eldorado" or "the Company") is pleased to announce plans at four new exploration project...

At midday: TSX falls on lower oil, metal prices; Couche-Tard jumps on U.S. chain deal

At midday: TSX falls on lower oil, metal prices; Couche-Tard jumps on U.S. chain deal Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday as lower oil and metal prices weighed on energy and mining stock...

Here's what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining

Here's what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking Energy and Mines Ministers, currently in Winnipeg fo...

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015 Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium —the radioactive material used as fuel for power-generation plants— has emerged as the ...

Market uncertainty pulls Canadian Mining Eye index down in Q3

Market uncertainty pulls Canadian Mining Eye index down in Q3 The Canadian Mining Eye index declined 17% during Q3 2015, compared to a 4% gain in Q2 2015. The Canadian Mining Eye index underp...

After stock sell-off, what lies ahead for battered mining sector?

After stock sell-off, what lies ahead for battered mining sector? An across-the-board sell-off in mining stocks is picking up speed, leading to new questions about what lies ahead for the bat...

The great mining brain drain

The great mining brain drain Throughout the downturn, much has been made of the woes faced by the mining sector. In fact, if you google “mining sector challenges” it will deliver over 4 milli...

Mining firms should act now to stay ahead of local content rules

Mining firms should act now to stay ahead of local content rules Mining firms across the globe could be at risk of losing valuable exploration and operating licences unless they step up their...

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag As conflicts with local communities are a problem for oil, gas and mining companies around the world, a new report f...

Market uncertainty pulls Canadian Mining Eye index down in Q3

Market uncertainty pulls Canadian Mining Eye index down in Q3 The Canadian Mining Eye index declined 17% during Q3 2015, compared to a 4% gain in Q2 2015. The Canadian Mining Eye index underp...

The great mining brain drain

The great mining brain drain Throughout the downturn, much has been made of the woes faced by the mining sector. In fact, if you google “mining sector challenges” it will deliver over 4 milli...

Eldorado announces new exploration projects in Romania, Serbia and Brazil

Eldorado announces new exploration projects in Romania, Serbia and Brazil Eldorado Gold Corporation, ("Eldorado" or "the Company") is pleased to announce plans at four new exploration project...

These were the top producing diamond mines in 2016

These were the top producing diamond mines in 2016 While diamond industry experts warn that demand is expected to outstrip supply as early as 2019, the largest mines keep producing the coveted ...

Mining firms should act now to stay ahead of local content rules

Mining firms should act now to stay ahead of local content rules Mining firms across the globe could be at risk of losing valuable exploration and operating licences unless they step up their...

After stock sell-off, what lies ahead for battered mining sector?

After stock sell-off, what lies ahead for battered mining sector? An across-the-board sell-off in mining stocks is picking up speed, leading to new questions about what lies ahead for the bat...

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag

Global miners improve policies on community consent, while oil and gas lag As conflicts with local communities are a problem for oil, gas and mining companies around the world, a new report f...

Trump could fuel a nuclear energy boom in 2017

Trump could fuel a nuclear energy boom in 2017 With Trump at the helm, sentiment gives way to practicality in the energy industry. For the vast untapped potential of the nuclear energy industry a...

Huge jump in Chinese iron ore, coal imports

Huge jump in Chinese iron ore, coal imports The import price of 62% Fe content ore at the port of Tianjin raced 4.8% higher to $82.40 per dry metric tonne on Wednesday. The benchmark is now ...

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015 Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium —the radioactive material used as fuel for power-generation plants— has emerged as the ...

Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains

Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains In February copper hit a 21-month high on the back of optimism that Donald Trump's $500 billion-plus infrastructure plan would add fue...

Here's what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining

Here's what Canada needs to regain leadership in mineral exploration and mining Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking Energy and Mines Ministers, currently in Winnipeg fo...

Nova Scotia marks 25 years since one of Canada's deadliest mine disasters

Nova Scotia marks 25 years since one of Canada's deadliest mine disasters But since March, the province has a new coal mine — the first one in over a decade. On May 9, 1992, at around 5:20 a...

At midday: TSX falls on lower oil, metal prices; Couche-Tard jumps on U.S. chain deal

At midday: TSX falls on lower oil, metal prices; Couche-Tard jumps on U.S. chain deal Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday as lower oil and metal prices weighed on energy and mining stock...

China announces new loan in international reserve asset…which may affect gold price

China announces new loan in international reserve asset…which may affect gold price The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has received approval from the World Bank allowing its’ issuance of bonds...

Big mining's age of austerity far from over

Big mining's age of austerity far from over While precious metals (with the exception of palladium) have suffered a deep sell-off since the surprise outcome of the US presidential elections, the ...

Mining production records highest headline growth in 2 years

Mining production records highest headline growth in 2 years South African mining production rose 15.5% year-on-year in March, marking the highest headline growth rate in production in two year...

C$5.5m invested in research to minimise mining’s environmental impact

C$5.5m invested in research to minimise mining’s environmental impact JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – A strategic partnership grants programme administered by the Natural Sciences and Engineer...