On December 31, centenary Ontario gold mine shut downThe Dome underground mine was the longest continuously operating mine in Canada.Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 1, 2018 | 8:59 am
Silver-lead-zinc-mine to re-open in New South WalesThe town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, will have…Andrew Topf | December 29, 2017 | 2:00 pm
Public uproar in Colombia over waterfall polluted by illegal minersA citizen’s video showing the extent of the contamination went…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 26, 2017 | 3:26 pm
New Gold reports lowest costs in its history, investors not impressed Gold reserves per share increased by 127%. Ana Komnenic | February 6, 2014 | 11:07 pm
Metals mining sector accounts for 40% of toxic chemical releases in the US – EPA says But the industry also led a 12% drop in total releases in 2012. Ana Komnenic | February 5, 2014 | 8:12 pm
JP Morgan about to close sale of $3.3bn commodities business with Mercuria Swiss Mercuria, founded in 2004, has become the front-runner to buy the physical commodities unit of JPMorgan. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2014 | 2:38 pm
Peru’s copper sector the one with highest growth potential in the world—Chilean expert Peruvian copper projects are solid, competitive and less costly in terms of energy needs, says the expert. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2014 | 10:45 am
Avino Silver and Gold Mines up 5 pct on monthly production increase The Mexican-based miner is up 71% since the year started. Michael Allan McCrae | February 4, 2014 | 4:48 pm
Mining deals for about $10bn coming soon to a market near you—E&Y However, the report says those funds are unlikely to be available to junior miners. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2014 | 3:04 pm
Barrick, Goldcorp selling Marigold mine for $275 million To Silver Standard Resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2014 | 11:26 am
CHART: Gold was actually least volatile metal during past decade Clever interactive chart from US Global Investors shows gold investors' white knuckle ride since 2004 was nothing like nickel market players endured. Frik Els | February 3, 2014 | 9:53 pm
Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 11:36 am