BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem minerBritish Columbia has banned any new jade mining in its northwest, citing harm to alpine environments, a move that has one industry player scratching his head.Blair McBride | May 17, 2024 | 12:22 pm
Canadian mining industry rallies to support Afghanistan women scholarsSome of the biggest miners have come together in a…Amanda Stutt | May 17, 2024 | 10:45 am
Rinehart asks Australia’s national gallery to take down her portraitThe portrait is displayed alongside that of 20 other famous…Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 11:31 am
BHP and Vale square off in London court Vale is challenging BHP’s claim that the two miners should split any fines over the deadly 2015 dam collapse in Brazil. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2023 | 5:51 am
Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022. Henry Lazenby | July 11, 2023 | 4:01 pm
Steppe Gold signs $150m term sheet to fund ATO mine expansion in Mongolia The ATO expansion project has a post-tax net present value of $24 million. Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 9:47 am
Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 5:44 am
Deep-South stock soars after Namibia renews copper project license The Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the miner's Haib copper licence for two years following a lengthy court battle. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2023 | 3:58 am
Santacruz Silver reports fatality at Porco mine in Bolivia The incident occurred on July 5, 2023, after an underground rockfall occurred. Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Brazil’s mining regulator workers go on strike The strike has halted services such as granting mining titles and permits. Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 9:58 am
Scotgold halts guidance, launches operational review The company behind the Cononish mine said the 12-month review will initially asses the operation design, schedule and production forecasts. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2023 | 7:03 am
Rich tombs reveal who ruled Cyprus’ copper trade hub Archaeologists have discovered the tombs of the rulers of the Bronze Age trading metropolis Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus. Staff Writer | July 9, 2023 | 12:22 am