Colombian workers at Fura Gems’ mine claim unsafe operating conditions

Former employees say the fabled emerald mine doesn’t meet global safety standards, in terms of protective gear and equipment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2019 | 5:58 am

Satellites to monitor copper supply from space

SAVANT can provide up-to-date operational status of about 90% of the world’s copper smelters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2019 | 3:55 am

Miners rate social licence, climate change as top concerns. Really?

Columnist Clyde Russell calls miners' motivation to tackle climate issues into question.

Reuters | October 8, 2019 | 3:50 pm

Agnico declares commercial production at Amaruq

Proven and probable reserves at the Amaruq deposit are 24.9 million tonnes grading 3.59 g/t gold or 2.9 million contained oz.

Canadian Mining Journal staff | October 8, 2019 | 3:06 pm

NuLegacy Gold stock jumps on $7.5 million financing

Proceeds will be used to carry out the budgeted drilling program for the company’s Red Hill property in Nevada.

Jackson Chen | October 8, 2019 | 2:40 pm

Nemaska aims to complete $600m Pallinghurst deal by year-end

The parties have agreed to extend the exclusivity period to the end of December.

Jackson Chen | October 8, 2019 | 1:27 pm

Ecuador’s government flees capital and warns of coup threat

The unprecedented scale of the unrest, including rioting and looting, has worried many residents who stocked up on goods, emptying supermarket shelves.

Bloomberg News | October 8, 2019 | 12:15 pm

China’s Tsingshan helped drive record drop in nickel inventories

After developing a reputation as a disruptive industry force for its role in popularizing nickel pig iron production in China, Tsingshan looks set to upend the industry’s supply and demand dynamics again.

Bloomberg News | October 8, 2019 | 11:47 am