July 15, 2025 Rio Tinto picks iron ore boss Simon Trott as new CEO The board believes the company has become too complex, and the new CEO will be tasked with simplifying it.
July 14, 2025 Amazonian leaders bring a dark message on gold trading to London Representatives of the Yanomami, Krenak and Kambeba peoples of the Brazilian Amazon met with leaders in British academia and finance to give first-hand accounts of the hidden devastation.
June 26, 2025 Canada approves law to fast-track resource projects, faces Indigenous opposition The bill's passage and implementation are a test for Carney, who was elected promising to transform Canada's economy.
June 25, 2025 Canada energy minister seeks Indigenous equity in major projects “If we are serious about retooling our economy, then economic reconciliation must be front and center,” said Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said.
June 23, 2025 British Columbia launches new land use planning process with Tŝilhqot’in Nation The mandate builds on previous agreements that affirm the requirement of Tŝilhqot’in consent before any reviewable mining project can proceed in the Teẑtan area.
June 17, 2025 Ecuador reopens mining registry after seven-year freeze The registry had been closed since January 2018 amid concerns about irregularities in the concession system.
June 5, 2025 Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.
June 4, 2025 British Columbia, First Nations partner on land use project plan for resource development Premier David Eby has outlined the government’s vision for attracting mining investment to the province, particularly in the mineral-rich northwest.
June 2, 2025 Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5 The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the Ring of Fire.
May 21, 2025 Ontario to spend $2.2 billion on Indigenous role in mining Most of the money will go to loan guarantees that enable Indigenous business groups to invest in Ontario mining projects, the government said.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
