US jobs data underscored a tight labour market, firming up expectations that the Fed will raise interest rates again.

A recent federal government report shows that about 7% of Mexico’s mining concessions are located within protected areas.

The Keevil family’s control of Teck through voting shares has long insulated the company from takeovers.

Agnico Eagle, through a Mexican subsidiary, will take a 50% stake in Minas de San Nicolás for $580 million.

Appian plans to invest up to C$100 million over an estimated four-year period to acquire a 60% interest in Pine Point in the Northwest Territories.

At peak levels, the world would need to dig up 3.3 gigatons of earth every year to obtain the necessary metals.