Argentinian province to launch mining referendum A moratorium in place since 2003 bans open-pit mining and the use of cyanide for metal recovery. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2016 | 1:10 pm
MiningWatch to launch court action for Mount Polley disaster MiningWatch plans to file a private prosecution against Mount Polley Mining Corporation and the B.C. government. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2016 | 11:33 am
Yamana Gold set to spin off Brazilian unit as separate public company The miner plans using proceeds from the exercise of the purchase rights and any direct sales of Brio shares to reduce debt. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 6:33 am
Congo’s cobalt production set to soar despite claims of child labour Last year, the country's cobalt production accounted for just over half of the world's output. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 4:31 am
Major operational overhaul planned for KSM copper, gold mine Higher upfront costs but better ROI on massive gold-copper mine: Seabridge Gold. Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | October 18, 2016 | 3:00 am
Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t He is the first person to die in clashes over mining under new President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 9:00 am
Caterpillar CEO Oberhelman to step down in March Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed Oberhelman as chief executive. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 4:50 am
Harmony Gold bullish on cash flows as it reports increased output in Q3 After losing money for three years to 2015, Harmony is now focused on finding mines able to offset falling production at its South African operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 3:40 am
Evolution Mining acquires copper-gold project from Newcrest Small but growing Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has taken a bite out of its much larger, dual-listed rival, Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM, TSX:NM) Andrew Topf | October 16, 2016 | 6:37 pm
