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Life coming back to the global exploration sector

After five consecutive months of decline, global mining exploration began showing signs of life in March, particularly in the gold sector, a new report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2015 | 6:10 am

China is burning through its natural resources

China is the globe's top mining country, but its alarming reserves-to-production ratio is forcing domestic miners to hunt for deals in the rest of the world.

Vladimir Basov | April 26, 2015 | 1:15 pm

Barrick faces fresh opposition to executive pay plan

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board will vote against the gold miner’s executive compensation structure next week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2015 | 7:35 am

Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine is safe — Chile’s court

La Serena appeals court unanimously rejected a lawsuit presented by locals, which claimed the massive tailing dam had dried up a nearby stream and contaminated underground water.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2015 | 6:30 am

One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru

Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 8:03 am

Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations

The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 3:11 am

AME BC pleased with federal budget 2015

“We are very pleased to see the federal government’s commitments to extend the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit through March 2016 and to expand the eligibility of Canadian exploration expenses,” says David McLelland, Chair of AME BC

AMEBC | April 22, 2015 | 1:13 am

Over 240 mining and energy projects waiting for investors in Cuba

Cuba, the world’s sixth largest nickel producer and one of the top 10 nickel mining countries, also holds significant deposits of other minerals and oil, new U.S. Geological Survey report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2015 | 10:30 am

Why Kal Kotecha is still sticking with his New Year’s resolution

Kal Kotecha, founder and editor of Junior Gold Report, says now is the time to be buying resource stocks, especially gold equities.

The Gold Report | April 21, 2015 | 5:46 am

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