Chile court orders “total and definitive” closure of Barrick’s Pascua-Lama The giant gold-silver project had been shut since 2013 over environmental concerns. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2020 | 3:20 am
Uranium One targets 10% of lithium market by 2030 The unit of Russia's state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom, plans to begin producing lithium by 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2020 | 10:03 am
BHP knew of heritage site concerns over mine expansion Plans the miner had to destroy several heritage sites are now on ice. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2020 | 7:01 am
Cornish Lithium finds “globally significant” grades at UK project Initial testing of geothermal waters in Cornwall’s historic mining area shows they contain some of the world’s highest grades and best overall chemical qualities for lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2020 | 3:53 am
Petra finds five blue diamonds but no clear path to recovery While the discovery is a boost for the struggling diamond miner, it won’t be enough to turn around Petra's fortunes. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 9:09 am
Bids open for Canadian “flawless” 102-carat diamond Bids for the rare 102.39-carat diamond opened on Sep. 15, and it may become one of the most expensive stones ever to sell at auction. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 6:28 am
BHP says traditional owners should weigh in on cultural heritage inquiry BHP said gag clauses in land agreements won't be enforced if Aboriginal groups publicly object to its management of their cultural heritage. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2020 | 3:48 am
Lundin Gold granted permit for new Ecuador target Initial exploration work on the drill-ready Barbasco target, about 7 km south of Fruta del Norte. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2020 | 7:05 am
BHP puts top-level salaries on ice The world's No.1 miner paid its chief executive Mike Henry $6.1 million for the first six months on the job. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2020 | 3:48 am
MegumaGold and Osprey merge The deal creates a Nova Scotia-focused gold exploration company with a consolidated land package. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2020 | 7:09 am
