Silver Top Stories

Canadian miner could reopen centenary Idaho mine

Toronto-based Bunker Hill Mining Co. would consider reopening its namesake mine on a limited basis by the end of the year.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 15, 2018 | 7:00 am

Pinochet’s son mining permit application causes controversy in Chile

The Mayor of the city of Quilpué rejected the proposal.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 14, 2018 | 6:13 pm

Anti-corruption body asks Rio for Oyu Tolgoi-related info

Request relates to an investigation about possible abuse of power…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2018 | 9:34 am

Teck restarts Elkview dryer, to lose 200,000 tonnes of coal production

Company expects to lose about 200,000 tonnes in steelmaking coal…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2018 | 6:25 am

Guatemala delays ruling on Tahoe’s Escobal mine reopening

Constitutional Court has requested additional information.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2018 | 3:36 am

GoGold starts processing ore in Mexico

The processing is expected to gradually increase to 5,000 tonnes per day over the next three months.

Julienne Bay | May 7, 2014 | 12:54 pm

Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index

Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 10:34 am

Streaming success: buying metals not mines

More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity.

Business in Vancouver | May 6, 2014 | 10:05 pm

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm

Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses

Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 2:36 pm

Shipwreck hunter recovers first gold from what could be $80m find

Florida-based salvage firm recovers nearly 1,000 ounces from first reconnaissance dive to 1857 steam ship that went down with 477 California gold miners.

Frik Els | May 5, 2014 | 10:39 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: Top mining CEOs – who earns what?

Last year's top earner was a coal miner who ended the year $15 million in the black.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2014 | 8:49 pm

Cypress Development begins drilling in Nevada

The company hopes to capitalize on the forecast increased global demand for zinc.

Julienne Bay | May 5, 2014 | 5:05 pm

Mexican police seized 68,000 tonnes of iron ore mined by drug lords

So far this year Mexico has seized more than 200,000 tonnes of illegal iron ore, most of it on its way to China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 5, 2014 | 10:30 am

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