Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief

Quebec commits up to $20 million for new Labrador Trough rail line

The government has set aside a maximum of $20 million from its Northern Plan Fund to estimate costs and define the best railway option for the iron-ore rich region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2014 | 7:12 pm

US start-up ready to sell lab-made rare earths

The first two to hit the market are neodymium and dysprosium, needed for manufacturing powerful magnets that work at high temperatures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2014 | 5:11 pm

Codelco removes CEO Keller after clash over cost cuts

Keller had been commended for his efforts to overhaul old mines and cut costs at Codelco, but his tough style is said to have triggered tensions within the company and its powerful unions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2014 | 3:02 pm

Canadian oil sands not dirty: EU

After years of lobbying, Canada's Federal Government seems to have persuaded the European Commission to change draft rules that would open the way for Alberta crude supplies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2014 | 10:15 am

Alaska to join Pebble Partnership in lawsuit against EPA over mine project

They oppose the agency's latest decision, which may block development of the Pebble mine before any permit application has been filed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 6:54 pm

Newmont halts all operations in Indonesia, declares force majeure

The company is putting about 80% of its Batu Hijau mine employees on leave at reduced pay from Friday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 6:12 pm

Bolivia passes mining law that bans partnerships with multinationals

The law, the first major overhaul of the country’s mining sector since 1997, denies cooperatives the right to partner with private companies, whether domestic or foreign.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 4:55 pm

Miners profits sank 72% over past year, lowest level in a decade

Global net profits have dropped to $20 billion in the last year, with gold, coal and diversified miners being the worst affected.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 2:48 pm

Joy Global profit drops on weak mining equipment demand

The firmj's bookings, an indication of future sales, fell by 7.2% to $1.05 billion from $1.13 billion in the same period of 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2014 | 10:11 am

Romania deals major blow to Gabriel Resources gold mine: on hold indefinitely

The lower house of parliament rejected bill that would have allowed the firm to proceed with its Rosia Montana project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2014 | 5:58 pm

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