Illegal mining in Central, South America decimating snake populations

A recent study found that illegal gold and copper mining in Ecuador, Colombia and Panama is decimating the populations of five newly-described tree-dwelling snake species.

Staff Writer | January 31, 2023 | 6:06 am

Are metals headed for a golden age?

Resource investors predict gold prices could hit record high this year

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 31, 2023 | 6:03 am

Philippine nickel mining group rejects proposed tax on ore exports

The proposed tax on mineral ore exports is part of the overall plan to establish a new fiscal regime for the industry to boost government revenue.

Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 4:25 am

Canada injects $75 million into BHP’s Jansen potash mine

BHP is building Jansen in stages, with the first one estimated to cost $5.7 billion and yield 4.35 million tonnes of potash per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2023 | 3:19 am

China’s copper costs driven up by Maike’s woes, output glitches

China's copper buyers face higher costs for the metal this year, buyers and analysts said.

Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 4:17 pm

Brazil miner lobby seeks end to illegal mining that caused Yanomami tragedy

Ibram, which represents multinational and large domestic mining firms operating in Brazil, is asking the new government to take steps to break a network that launders illegal gold.

Reuters | January 30, 2023 | 1:53 pm