October 3, 2016 Goldcorp begins controlled shutdown of Mexico mine, its largest operation Following a seven-day illegal blockade at its Peñasquito mine by a trucking contractor.
October 3, 2016 Canada’s federal government to impose carbon price on provinces Feds plan to establish a “floor price” on carbon pollution of $10 a tonne in 2018, rising to $50 a tonne by 2022.
September 30, 2016 Scrap value of copper encourages wire thieves in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan police saw increased interest in copper wire.
September 30, 2016 Fission Uranium builds momentum on high-grade PLS assays Two new zones on Fission Uranium's Patterson Lake South property reported high-grade assays, catching the notice of Dundee Capital Markets.
September 30, 2016 Barrick Gold’s Veladero mine to remain suspended Provincial mining police found Barrick had not installed security cameras and sensors as required.
September 30, 2016 Enbridge selling major Saskatchewan pipeline system in Cdn$1 billion deal Cash from the sale will be used to proceed with the takeover of Spectra Energy and fund other growth projects.
September 29, 2016 Moneta Porcupine starts drill program on Golden Highway Project Moneta's 2016/2017 plan consists of drilling several priority target areas along 8 kilometres of Destor Porcupine Fault Zone corridor.
September 29, 2016 Market volatility means cash is king for mining and metals companies Cash optimization, capital access and productivity top EY’s 2016-17 business risks.
September 29, 2016 Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017 The country is poised to becoming the world’s third largest producer of the commodity, as the massive Husab mine begins production in October.
September 29, 2016 Protesters block access to Goldcorp’s Peñasquito mine The Canadian miner said operations were unaffected, adding it expects the issue to be resolved quickly.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
