US gov’t downplays effects of coal mining on public lands The Bureau of Land Management says it didn't find a significant impact from lifting the ban on coal leases. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2020 | 9:55 am
Canada backs Zijin Continental Gold acquisition The deal received Investment Canada Act's approval, and all the required regulatory permits from China. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2020 | 6:46 am
Rio Tinto to begin copper production at Winu in 2023 The miner called the Western Australia project its "copper opportunity." Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2020 | 4:00 am
US regulators to block Peabody, Arch Coal JV The FTC filed a lawsuit to block the business combination on the grounds that it would eliminate competition and raise prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2020 | 9:53 am
Barrick urges AJN to drop plans to buy into Kibali mine The world’s second-largest gold miner has issued a cease and desist notice to the buyer, Canadian junior AJN Resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2020 | 7:01 am
Rio’s $1bn spend to reach zero emissions “not enough” Rio's boss said consumers, governments and shareholders must all be willing to make sacrifices if climate targets are to be met. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2020 | 3:56 am
Russia pushes to end partial ban on diamond exports from CAR Current restrictions have increased the amount of diamonds sold illegally, generating profits for middlemen rather than local communities. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 8:09 am
Firestone to delist, trim board on tough diamond market The decisions seek to reduce costs and ride out the sector's lingering weakness. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 5:09 am
Western Australia is world’s new top mining destination No Canadian provinces made the top ten list this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 2:10 am
Newcrest hails drill results at Havieron project Australia’s largest gold producer is working on defining the potential deposit's scale and mining methods. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2020 | 9:03 am