Barrick announces ‘drastic revision’ of Pascua-Lama, may add partner Analysts believe that Barrick’s partner in Papua New Guinea, Zijin Mining Group, could be the one to help turn Pascua-Lama into a success. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2016 | 4:06 am
Gold prices hit new session highs on strong US data The metal has climbed about 16% this year in the face of tumbling equities and fears of a global economic slowdown. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2016 | 3:55 am
TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline faces Quebec injunction The provincial government asked the court to order a halt until the project has complied with the environmental laws in place. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2016 | 7:23 am
Glencore swings to loss on write-downs and collapsing coal, metal prices The Switzerland-based mining and energy giant lost $5 billion in 2015. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2016 | 4:46 am
Here’s where mining investors should be placing their bets As a country, however, Canada is falling out of favour. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2016 | 1:30 am
Greenfield exploration in Australia picks up Total area drilled (in metres) climbed by 6.9% during the December quarter, with activity in areas of new deposits increasing by 29.6%. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 29, 2016 | 10:40 am
China to axe 1.8 million coal, steel jobs As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce industrial overcapacity. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 29, 2016 | 5:56 am
Death toll from Russia’s mine disaster climbs to 36 as rescuers killed in new explosion The bodies of four miners were recovered after the initial disaster, but the remains of the six rescuers who died trying to reach the stranded miners are yet to be found. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 29, 2016 | 2:50 am
Avalon Rare Metals is now Avalon Advanced Materials Name change reflects a switch on the company's focus. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2016 | 11:15 am
Zimbabwe diamond firms revolt, to sue Gov’t over mining ban Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2016 | 7:30 am