Glencore backs Canadian junior’s zinc project in Ireland

Glencore's funding gets it an 11.58% stake in Group Eleven Resources, which co-owns the Stonepark deposit with Irish gold and zinc junior Arkle Resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2019 | 6:58 am

Fate of Black Swan nickel project to be decided before year-end

The Aussie miner, backed by billionaire Andrew Forrest, wants to take advantage of improved nickel prices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 16, 2019 | 6:20 am

Fortune lies in Canada’s oil sands. Many voters want to leave it there

In a campaign that’s been uncharacteristically personal in tone for Canada, energy and the environment is arguably the key policy area that will decide the election.

Bloomberg News | October 16, 2019 | 5:35 am

B2Gold offloads Nicaraguan assets, becomes Calibre’s main shareholder

The $100-million transaction involved cash payments and shares, which gives B2Gold a 31% interest in Calibre.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2019 | 4:05 am

MineHub’s blockchain-based mining and metals technology platform goes live

MineHub is working with IBM, ING Group, Wheaton Precious Metals, and other companies key to mining, streaming, trade and finance.

MINING.com Editor | October 15, 2019 | 3:28 pm

Gran Colombia announces updated resource, PEA for Marmato

Company says the new PEA would set a path to “significantly” expand production at the mine.

Jackson Chen | October 15, 2019 | 2:00 pm

Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at Ahafo mill expansion

The upgrade is expected to increase average annual gold production at the Ghana mine by between 75,000 and 100,000 ounces for the first five years, starting in 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2019 | 9:01 am